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A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the Mulgoba Bus Terminal, in the Boyeros municipality of Havana, and burned several "low-end" vehicles before being extinguished by firefighters, according to official sources.
The Provincial Transport Company of Havana reported in a brief note published on Facebook that the fire affected some buses that were already “decommissioned, in the process of being handed over to the Raw Materials Recovery Company” and assured that “the operational vehicles were not affected.”
According to the statement, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the staff on duty at the terminal noticed “a fire in the brush that borders the perimeter fence” at the back of the facility. Seeing that the flames were approaching the bus area, they immediately alerted the fire department.
The fire was completely extinguished, stated the state company, which shared a photo showing the damage to at least four buses that, according to the official report, were already out of service.
The publication also included an image of another area of the facility, where vehicles in good condition can be seen that were not affected by the flames.
In the comments, some people expressed alarm questioning the disposal of buses that could be salvaged for further use and alleviate the transportation crisis, at least in the capital.
The incident this Sunday adds to a series of fires that have been reported in the last five days, in various provinces, causing considerable concern among the public. The blazes have impacted facilities and assets of the state sector.
In the morning of Thursday, a Transtur bus carrying 20 Czech tourists, a translator, and two drivers caught fire near the viewpoint of Topes de Collantes, in the province of Sancti Spíritus. There were no fatalities or injuries, but the bus was completely burned and the tourists lost some of their luggage.
That same day, in the afternoon, flames engulfed a public transport bus at the Playa Terminal in Havana, after a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical system ignited the fire.
A large-scale fire was reported the night before in the Boca de Camarioca area, near Varadero, in the province of Matanzas.
The incident occurred in an area where a pipeline runs, amid oil well fields, but it did not cause any damage to them; however, it did generate a large column of black smoke, visible from several locations in the cities of Matanzas and Varadero, which raised concern among the population.
On Wednesday morning, a fire occurred at the headquarters of the Gaceta Oficial publishing house of the Republic of Cuba, located at 352 Zanja Street, corner of Escobar, in Centro Habana. This is the second time in just four months.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fires and Accidents in Transportation in Cuba
What happened at the Mulgoba Bus Terminal in Boyeros, Havana?
A fire broke out at the Mulgoba Bus Terminal, destroying several "junk" vehicles before being extinguished by firefighters. The Provincial Transport Company of Havana reported that the operational vehicles were not affected.
What are the possible causes of the fire at the Bus Terminal?
The authorities have not disclosed the causes of the fire. The blaze began in the underbrush surrounding the perimeter fence of the terminal, as noted by the guard staff, but the exact reasons behind this incident have yet to be revealed.
What other similar recent incidents have occurred in Cuba?
In recent days, several vehicle fires have been reported, including a Transtur bus that burned near Topes de Collantes and another at the Playa Terminal in Havana. Additionally, numerous transportation accidents have been recorded, raising concerns about the safety and maintenance of these vehicles in the country.
How does the transport crisis in Cuba affect public safety?
The transportation crisis in Cuba is also reflected in the frequency of accidents and vehicle fires. The poor condition of the roads and the lack of proper maintenance of both state and private vehicles contribute to these incidents, affecting public safety and raising concerns among the population and tourists.
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