A major accident was narrowly avoided in Patna during Vat Savitri Puja celebrations after a large banyan tree suddenly caught fire while women were performing rituals around it.<br /><br />According to reports, the incident occurred when the flame from a traditional oil lamp allegedly ignited a sacred thread tied around the tree. The fire reportedly spread rapidly within seconds, triggering panic among devotees gathered at the spot.<br /><br />Eyewitnesses said flames quickly engulfed a large portion of the banyan tree as women participating in the puja rushed away in fear.<br /><br />Locals and authorities immediately intervened and managed to bring the fire under control before it could lead to a bigger tragedy.<br /><br />Fortunately, no casualties or serious injuries were reported in the incident.<br /><br />The incident has once again raised concerns over fire safety arrangements during crowded religious gatherings and traditional ceremonies involving open flames.<br /><br />#Patna #VatSavitriPuja #FireIncident #BreakingNews #Bihar #ReligiousEvent #ViralVideo #SafetyConcern #PujaCelebration #IndiaNews
