Explosion at Maha Kumbh festival in India damages 18 tents, raises safety concerns for massive gathering.

A fire caused by a gas cylinder explosion damaged at least 18 temporary tents at the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, on Sunday. Though no injuries were reported, the incident drew attention to the massive religious gathering, which is expected to attract over 400 million people over six weeks. The festival, held every 12 years, involves bathing at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers to cleanse sins, and the site features a tent city with 3,000 kitchens, 150,000 toilets, and 50,000 security personnel.

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