Loud Explosion Rocks Pingla, Shop Engulfed in Flames Overnight; Everything Burned to Ashes

• A shop and haystack in Jhilinga village, West Medinipur, were completely destroyed by a fire.
• The incident occurred around 10 PM on Monday night, preceded by a loud explosion that shook the village.
• One fire engine took two hours to bring the blaze under control after locals informed the fire department.
• Residents suspect a gas cylinder explosion or an electrical short circuit as possible causes.
• The fire department is investigating the incident to determine the exact cause and assess the damage.

Why It Matters: A shop in West Medinipur was destroyed by a fire following a loud explosion, cause under investigation.