A fire was reported around 11 PM Tuesday in an apartment in the housing complex located at the intersection of 11th and L Streets in El Vedado, Plaza de la Revolución municipality, Havana.
Despite the dramatic flames, which were visible from a considerable distance, there were no injuries in the incident, according to Roilán Rodríguez Barbán, president of the Rampa Popular Council, who shared images of the event on social media.
"Fortunately, there were no human or material damages", Rodríguez Barbán specifically wrote, though it is evident that a fire with such flames must have left a trail of destruction in its wake.
The source did not specify the cause of the fire, but noted that - after the incident broke out - members of the Fire Department of Cuba, along with local residents, immediately went to the site to extinguish the flames.
Representatives from the Communist Party and the Municipal Government, as well as from the Rampa Popular Council, also arrived at the scene of the incident.
The fire adds to other incidents of various natures that have occurred in different areas of the country in recent weeks.
In one of the most serious incidents, a fire that occurred in Playa de Cunagua, in the municipality of Bolivia, Ciego de Ávila, destroyed 20 vacation homes and 189 temporary beach structures on March 15, mainly constructed with easily combustible materials like guano and wood.
Fortunately, these properties were unoccupied at the time of the incident.
In that case, according to reports from official sources, the fire originated from a wood stove that had been left burning, quickly spreading to the thatched roof of a neighboring house.
Frequently Asked Questions about Recent Fires in Cuba
What happened in the fire in El Vedado, Havana?
A fire was reported in an apartment in El Vedado, Havana, around 11 PM. Despite the intense flames visible from afar, there were no injuries or significant material damages, according to the president of the Rampa Popular Council, Roilán Rodríguez Barbán. Authorities and firefighters quickly arrived on the scene to manage the situation.
What was the cause of the fire at Playa de Cunagua, Ciego de Ávila?
The fire at Playa de Cunagua was caused by the recklessness of a citizen who left a wood fire burning, which caused the flames to spread rapidly to structures made of thatch and wood. This disaster resulted in 20 vacation homes and 189 affected structures, although fortunately, there were no injuries.
What measures are being taken to prevent fires in Cuba?
Despite the numerous recent fires, no specific official measures have been outlined to prevent them, but it is advisable to take precautions, especially with electric motorcycle batteries and wood stoves. The absence of effective preventive actions has left many communities in a state of recurring vulnerability to these disasters.
How have the recent fires affected Cuba's infrastructure?
Recent fires in Cuba have highlighted the vulnerability of the country's infrastructure, with multiple incidents impacting homes, businesses, and public spaces. The lack of proper maintenance and the instability of the electrical system are recurring factors that exacerbate the situation, illustrating the urgent need to improve fire prevention and response measures.
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