Check | No, This Video Doesn’t Show Fire Breaking Out at 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela
A video of a massive fire engulfing vehicles parked on the streets is going viral on social media platforms as recent visuals from the ongoing 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.
What did its caption say?: Those sharing the clip have said, “Breaking! Another Major Fire Breakout at Mahakumbh Bustand. Something has got to be seriously wrong this time!! FEAR THE WRATH OF GODS.”
The same video is being circulated on different social media platforms, such as Facebook and X. Archives of similar such posts could be accessed here and here.
Is the claim true?: No, neither is the clip recent nor is to related to India. The original one dates back to July 2020 and shows a massive fire breaking out in Cairo, Egypt.
