*Heartbreaking Fire at Jalpai More! Shops Reduced to Ashes, Owners Devastated* A massive fire late Wednesday night at Jalpai More, Siliguri, turned dreams into ashes as five to six shops were completely destroyed. The fire, believed to have started due to a short circuit, became uncontrollable after gas cylinders exploded inside one of the shops. Locals rushed to alert the fire department, but by the time help arrived, the flames had already engulfed the businesses. The destruction has left shop owners in tears, with a fast-food outlet, a sweet shop, and a photo studio among the worst affected. Losses worth several lakhs have been reported, and since morning, devastated owners have been rummaging through the debris, hoping to recover whatever little remains of their hard-earned livelihood.