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A Cuban family with three children lost almost all their belongings in a devastating fire that broke out during the early hours of this Sunday in their home, in the city of Florida, Camagüey. Fortunately, all emerged unharmed from the incident, according to preliminary reports.
The fire occurred in one of the apartments on the top floor of building 2 in the Micro District, in the city of Camagüey, causing significant damage to the property, as well as destroying the belongings of the family, which consists of two adults and three minors, according to user Jennifer Páez in a Facebook post.
"This happened in the early morning in one of the apartments in Micro in Florida, Camagüey. There were three minors and two adults. Thank God nothing happened to them; the fire was caused by a liquefied gas bullet," it was reported.
Páez urged the community to help those affected: “Gentlemen, these people have lost everything, everything—clothes, all their appliances; any help is appreciated, please.”
A post in the Facebook group “Floridanos en Cuba,” cited by user Irma Broek, indicated that the fire allegedly started due to “a short circuit when the power was turned on and because of a faulty gas cylinder in the valve”.
That "combination caused the fire, which resulted in material damage and loss of household appliances, but there were no severe human injuries", he noted.
The report did not clarify whether anyone suffered minor injuries; however, one of the photos shows an ambulance at the scene. The fire was extinguished by the Florida fire department.
The photographs of the disaster depict a grim scene: burnt and destroyed electrical objects and equipment; the walls, ceiling, floor, and the entire interior of the apartment blackened by smoke; clothes and other items damaged, many rendered unusable...
Residents of the area immediately began collecting donations to assist the family, as more details emerge highlighting the extent of the fire.
In one of the comments, Elam Recio revealed: "When my husband came back from the fire and stood in front of me, looking black as if he had just come out of an oven, I realized the extent of the fire. He told me that everything was burned a lot and that there were many damages to those people."
“Honestly, anyone who can help should do so,” the woman urged. “Now is the time to show solidarity. We cannot leave that family in this situation; anyone who can, please contribute in whatever way you can, no matter how small it may seem, it will be appreciated. Thank you to all the people who helped extinguish the fire and to the fire department of Florida.”
Recently, there have been numerous fires in the country, causing significant material damage, although there have been no loss of human lives.
Last week, in Placetas, Villa Clara, flames engulfed four homes, two of which were completely destroyed. Families saved their lives, but lost everything in the disaster.
In Sancti Spíritus, another fire caused damage in the intermediate care unit of the Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial General Hospital, in the provincial capital; while in the municipality of La Sierpe, the flames consumed about 250 hectares of pasture near the Photovoltaic Solar Park.
Also, in the city of Matanzas, firefighters extinguished a fire in the ranchón of the Hershey train station in the Versalles neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions about the fire in Florida, Camagüey
How did the fire in a house in Florida, Camagüey start?
The fire in an apartment of a building in the Micro District of Florida, Camagüey, was caused by a short circuit and a faulty gas cartridge in the valve. This combination sparked the fire that destroyed the belongings of the affected family, although fortunately there were no casualties.
What losses did the family affected by the fire in Florida suffer?
The family lost almost all of their belongings, including clothing and appliances. The fire caused significant damage to their home, leaving two adults and three children without their personal belongings.
How has the community responded to the fire in Florida, Camagüey?
The community of Florida, Camagüey, has shown solidarity with the affected family. Neighbors and social media users have started collections and called for collaboration to assist those impacted, demonstrating support in the face of tragedy.
What measures have been taken to prevent future fires in the region?
Although no specific measures were mentioned in the news, the community and authorities must stay vigilant to prevent similar situations from occurring. It is crucial to review gas and electrical installations to prevent future fires in the region.
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