Priyanka Tiwari
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A fire broke out at Shankaracharya Marg in Sector 18 of the Kumbh Mela on [date]. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene, and dousing operations are currently underway. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.
Inspector Yogesh Chaturvedi of the Khak Chowk police station stated that the fire erupted in a camp near Tulsi Chauraha on Old GT Road. However, the situation is now largely under control, thanks to the swift action of the fire department.
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According to reports, smoke was first spotted around 10:45 AM inside a tent within a pandal in Sector 18. The fire department promptly dispatched three fire tenders to the location, successfully containing the blaze. While two to three tents sustained damage, the fire has now been completely extinguished.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and further details are awaited.
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