Fire at Prayagraj Magh Mela Destroys Tents and Shops, No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out at the Magh Mela venue in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, affecting tents and shops in Sectors 4 and 5. Officials reported no casualties despite property damage, with multiple fire tenders quickly controlling the blaze. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit as the cause. This incident follows a similar fire two days earlier. Authorities have evacuated nearby areas and are enhancing safety measures during the large religious gathering ahead of Makar Sankranti.