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Fire broke out near the Sarayu River in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Fire broke out at the Lakshmi Narayan Mahayagya near the Sarayu River. Fire engines reached the spot quickly and brought the blaze under control, preventing further damage.
SSP Ayodhya, Gaurav Grover says, “… A Katha and Yagya had been underway near the Sarayu River under Cantt police station. Police and fire services were already deployed when a fire broke out. Engines on site began tackling the blaze immediately, with extra tenders dispatched. Two incidents occurred, at the Yagyashala and near the cowshed, but both were brought under control. No casualties have been reported. Fire officers continue inspections, dousing remaining flames, while officials ensure the safety…”