
A fire broke out at the Narayan Dham camp in Sector 5 of Prayagraj's Magh Mela on Tuesday evening, engulfing multiple tents and shops. Officials reported no casualties, attributing the blaze to a possible short circuit. Firefighters quickly controlled the fire with several tenders, evacuating over 50 pilgrims safely. A second fire occurred on Wednesday in Sector 4, burning two tents without injuries. Authorities have increased security and introduced a digital app to assist pilgrims during the festival.
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