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A fire that occurred on the afternoon of March 10, 2025, at the INPUD (National Industrial Company for the Production of Household Utensils) factory in Santa Clara, caused damage to an electrical transformer, affecting the supply in the area.
The official spokesperson Henry Omar Pérez reported on Facebook that the fire, due to the strong winds, spread rapidly and reached part of the electric infrastructure of the company.
Joint brigades from the Ministry of the Interior, the Fire Department, and INPUD workers acted immediately to control the flames and prevent greater damage.
Fortunately, no injuries or damage to the main infrastructure of the factory were reported, according to its general director, Marisel Montero Lago.
Currently, the authorities of the electric company are assessing the damage caused to the transformer to determine the impact on the service and proceed with the necessary repairs.
Fires have become a frequent and worrying problem in Cuba, affecting both infrastructure and homes, and putting citizens' lives at risk. In recent days, several large-scale incidents have been reported in various parts of the country.
The most recent incident occurred in Santiago de Cuba, where a fire devastated the facilities of an old cement factory. According to preliminary reports, the fire spread rapidly through the abandoned structure, generating a thick column of smoke. The authorities are investigating the causes of the incident.
In Havana, a family lost all their belongings after a fire devastated their home. The fire engulfed the house in a matter of minutes, leaving the victims without shelter and reliant on the assistance of neighbors and friends.
That same day, in a similar incident, a large fire consumed an apartment, with the causes of the event remaining unclear at this time.
In a tragic report, an elderly man lost his life in a fire that occurred in his home, near a market in Cuba. The blaze caught the man in the early morning hours, and he was unable to be rescued in time.
The fire has also affected public spaces. A ranchón in Playa Girón was completely destroyed by a large-scale fire, while a warehouse in Varadero was engulfed in flames, resulting in considerable material losses.
These events reflect the vulnerability of many infrastructures in Cuba and the need to improve prevention and response measures for emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fires in Cuba and the INPUD Factory Case
What happened at the INPUD factory in Santa Clara?
A fire affected the INPUD factory in Santa Clara on March 10, 2025, damaging an electrical transformer and impacting the supply in the area. The brigades managed to control the fire quickly, preventing injuries and damage to the main infrastructure.
Why has the number of fires in Cuba increased?
The frequency of fires in Cuba has increased due to several factors, such as the aging of infrastructure, lack of maintenance, and the use of alternative cooking methods due to the shortage of gas. The explosion of lithium batteries in electric motorcycles is also a common cause of fires on the island.
How do fires affect infrastructure and the population in Cuba?
The fires in Cuba have impacted both infrastructure and housing, putting citizens' lives at risk and causing significant material losses. These incidents reflect the vulnerability of the country's infrastructure and the urgent need to enhance prevention and response measures.
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