A Lada catches fire on a street in Matanzas.

A Lada caught fire on a street in Matanzas on Friday afternoon, thankfully without any fatalities or injuries.

The Girón newspaper shared on Facebook photos of the firefighters on General Betancourt Avenue, once the fire had been extinguished.

According to the publication, the quick response of the neighbors prevented the flames from spreading inside the car.

"A team of firefighters also arrived at the scene, consisting of two specialized vehicles, but the fire was already extinguished thanks to the timely intervention of the community," admitted.

The residents in the area managed to extinguish the fire in a short time. The incident only caused damage to the inside of the hood and the front windshield.

"Neither the driver nor the passenger suffered any injuries," said the author of the post.

At this time, authorities are working to determine the causes of the incident.