Related videos:
A fire that broke out on Saturday night in the Versalles popular council area of Matanzas city raised concerns among residents and created confusion on social media, where it was mistakenly reported that a fuel tank had exploded at the local port.
The first images of the disaster, which show intense columns of smoke and flames visible from various points in the city, circulated widely on Facebook, causing alerts among users.
Some internet users described the incident as a "serious fire at the port of Matanzas," without confirming the details with official sources.
In response to the news dissemination, the official profile '' denied the alleged explosion of an oil tank, stating that what actually happened was a brush fire in the vicinity of the Versalles popular council.
According to reports, the fire was quickly attended to by fire department units, and no damage to sensitive infrastructure or injuries to individuals were reported.
The source also warned about the danger of spreading false or alarming news, especially in a city like Matanzas, which still holds the memory of the tragic fire at the Supertanker Base in 2022.
"This publication takes an insensitive tone," she expressed, emphasizing the need to refer to official sources to verify any information. According to 'Atenea Matancera', the incident in Versalles is already under control and does not pose a threat to strategic facilities in the area.
The memory of the fire at the Supertankers Base
The large-scale fire that occurred at the Supertankers Base in Matanzas in August 2022 marked a turning point in the recent history of the city.
The incident, caused by an electrical discharge, affected several fuel tanks and resulted in the death of at least 17 people, in addition to dozens of injuries, severe material damage, and a large rescue operation involving both national and international forces.
That event remains a point of pain and caution in the collective memory of the people of Matanzas. Therefore, unverified news referencing new explosions or incidents in the same area must be handled with special sensitivity and informational responsibility.
Filed under: