They warn of the dangers of power plants after the death of a family in La Tunas.

In the midst of the serious energy crisis in Cuba, authorities in the province of Las Tunas warned about the dangers of improper handling of household power generators, after a family in the municipality of Amancio died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

The incident highlighted the need to observe strict security measures when using electricity generators, especially in residential areas, according to a report from the official Periódico 26.

The incident occurred on Monday in a home where the generator was inside the room and had a gas leak. In the incident, the 30-year-old Cuban Enrique Hernández Zulueta and his two-year-old daughter Vanesa Hernández Ortiz died.

The mother of the minor, Denia Ortiz Rivera, 31 years old, was found short of breath and with chest pain, but alive, according to the official report.

The newspaper indicates that the incident in La Tunas is not an isolated case; however, it does not explain that the consumption of these plants has increased on the island due to the energy crisis that leaves families with several hours of blackout each day.

At the global level, numerous annual deaths related to the use of electric generators are reported, primarily due to the inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless and odorless gas that can be lethal, it emphasizes.

For example, in the United States, it is estimated that around 70 people die each year from this cause, and recently, in Houston, emergency cases of poisonings tripled following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

The newspaper reminds that generators should be operated exclusively outdoors and at a safe distance from windows, doors, and vents to prevent CO from accumulating in inhabited spaces.

However, incidents continue to occur, often due to a lack of awareness or negligence in adhering to these guidelines, the information states.

In addition to basic precautions, such as installation at a minimum distance of 6 meters from homes and in well-ventilated areas, it is crucial to follow the specific safety recommendations included in the manufacturers' manuals, the information emphasizes.

It emphasizes that although some generator models have automatic sensors that shut down upon detecting high levels of CO, these devices are not always completely reliable, especially if the generator is too close to the house.

In response to the energy crisis on the island, the regime extended the importation of electrical plants without commercial purposes until September.