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A fire reported on Monday in one of the third-floor apartments of the 18 Plantas building, located in the Reparto Caribe area of Guantánamo, was brought under control without any reports of injuries or loss of life.
Carlos Pérez stated on Facebook that the affected apartment was unoccupied at the time of the incident and that there are no risks of spreading.
It was also reported that in the morning hours of this Monday, the Fire Department continued working at the site to achieve the complete extinguishing of the fire, while forces from the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) and the Emergency Medical System remained in the area.
The authorities are investigating the causes of the fire, which was reportedly brought under control in a timely manner thanks to the swift action of the firefighters, emphasized the official spokesperson.
This incident adds to a series of fires that have occurred in apartments in several Cuban cities in recent months.
One of them occurred in March in an apartment in Alamar, Havana. After the incident, there were no injuries, but the material losses were total.
That same month, another fire in an apartment of a multi-family building in the neighborhood of Lawton, Diez de Octubre municipality, Havana, left a man in intensive care.
While in January, a fire in a multifamily building in the Reparto Abel Santamaría in Santiago de Cuba raised concerns among residents, there were no injuries.
Additionally, in October 2024, an apartment in Alamar caught fire while its residents were cooking with firewood during a massive blackout.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fire in the 18-Story Building in Guantánamo
Were there any injuries or casualties in the fire at the 18-Story Building in Guantánamo?
No injuries or loss of life were reported in the fire that occurred in the 18-Story building in Guantánamo. The affected apartment was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
How was the fire in the Guantánamo building brought under control?
The fire was controlled in time thanks to the swift intervention of the Fire Department, who continued working to completely extinguish the flames, while the forces of the National Revolutionary Police and the Medical Emergency System remained on site.
What is the context of the recent fires in Cuba?
In recent weeks, Cuba has experienced a series of fires in various provinces, including fires in Havana, Ciego de Ávila, and other locations. These incidents have highlighted the vulnerability of infrastructure and the fragility of emergency response systems in the country.
What is known about the causes of the fire in Guantánamo?
The authorities are investigating the causes of the fire in the 18 Plantas building in Guantánamo. As of the time of publication, no specific details regarding the origin of the fire have been disclosed.
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