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Massive Fire Breaks Out At Mahakaleshwar Temple In Ujjain; Chaos Erupts As Devotees Panic

A massive fire broke out at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and firefighters were able to douse the flames successfully.

by Tashika Tyagi
Massive Fire Breaks Out At Mahakaleshwar Temple In Ujjain; Chaos Erupts As Devotees Panic

A major fire broke out at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on May 5. The blaze, reportedly, began around 12 PM on the roof of a facility centre near Gate No. 1 of the temple complex. The firefighters were able to douse the fire successfully and there have been no reports of injuries or casualties so far.

Fire Breaks Out At Mahakaleshwar Temple Complex

A massive fire erupted at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple complex today. According to WION, the fire started after a device on the pollution control board at the facility centre in the temple complex caught fire. The sudden fire caused panic among the devotees and temple staff. People offering prayers were stopped and asked to step out of the temple premises immediately.

Some reports suggest that the fire erupted due to a blast in the solar panel battery, which was placed in the Pollution Control Board room of the complex. Videos and photographs surfacing on social media show thick, black smoke emerging from the roof of the facility centre within the temple complex. The fire, reportedly, broke out near ‘Shankh Dwar’ in the Mahakaleshwar Temple. The blaze was so massive that it was spotted from as far as 1 kilometre away from the temple.

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Firefighters Douse The Fire Successfully

Mahakaleshwar temple fire
Image Courtesy: X/iAjaySengar

Soon after receiving information about the fire at the Mahakaleshwar Temple complex, three fire engines rushed to the site. The firefighters worked relentlessly to put out the fire. They were successfully able to douse the flame and prevent any major damage. Temple authorities also cut off the electricity supply of the temple to prevent any further damage. So far, there have been no reports of any injuries or casualties due to the fire. An investigation has been launched to find out more about the reason for the fire.

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More information is awaited about this incident.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/iAjaySengar

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First Published: May 05, 2025 3:01 PM