January 20, 2025 8:52 PM.
The government has made robust arrangements for fire safety during Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh. The Mela area, which attracts lakhs of Kalpvasis and crores of devotees, has been equipped with an extensive fire safety infrastructure.
Our correspondent covering the Mela reports that a total of,50 fire stations and 20 fire posts have been set up throughout the Mahakumbh Mela area. Additionally, four thousand three hundred fire hydrants have been strategically deployed to tackle any emergency. More than 351 firefighting vehicles of various types and over two thousand trained personnel have been stationed across the Mahakumbh.
Each Akhara’s tent has also been equipped with fire safety measures. Director General Fire and Emergency Services, Avinash Chandra said, in the entire Mahakumbh area, fire safety has been taken with great sincerity. He said, the area of one fire station is around eight hundred square meters and it will take less than three to four minutes for the fire vehicle to reach the spot.
The government’s proactive preparations and swift action have averted a fire at Mahakumbh yesterday. Dozens of mock drills were organized in collaboration with NDRF and SDRF, ensuring that all personnel were well-prepared to respond to emergencies.