A teacher lost her home in a fire that occurred this Monday while she was teaching at a school in Santiago de Cuba. No injuries or loss of life were reported as a result of the incident.
The incident occurred in the modest home of Cliuvis Premier Rodríguez, located at 18 Calle 8, between A and B, in the Municipal neighborhood, in Santiago de Cuba, as reported on Facebook by Aris Arias Batalla, vice president of the Volunteer Firefighters Association of Cuba.
At the time of the fire, the teacher was at the Seminternado Lidia Doce Sánchez, where she works as a professor. “I lost everything,” she expressed with sadness to Arias, who showcased the damage caused by the disaster in his post.
The house was completely engulfed in flames. Premier only retained the clothes he was wearing when he left his home that morning. No injuries or human casualties were reported.
Preliminarily, it is believed that the fire may have originated from a short circuit in the main line or secondary branches. Specialists from MININT are investigating the causes.
The fire was extinguished by firefighters from commands 1 (Martí) and 4 (Vista Alegre), with support from the Electric Company, the Santiago Water Truck, the Traffic Motorized Unit, the Revolutionary National Police, and the Red Cross.
Arias shared the personal information of the teacher and called for solidarity, clarifying that this is a personal initiative and not a government one.
Those who wish to support her directly can contact her at the phone number 58322277 or visit her residence at Calle 8, between A and B, number 18, Reparto Municipal, Santiago de Cuba.
Last Saturday, a fire affected the home of an elderly couple in Santiago de Cuba while they were attempting to cook with charcoal inside their house.
The spark from a brazier ignited the mattress, causing a fire that destroyed the bed and several belongings. Fortunately, both residents, Juan José Hernández, 73, and Norma Echavarría, 83, managed to escape unharmed.
The situation once again revealed the dangerous reality that many Cuban families face, forced to use alternative cooking methods due to the lack of liquefied gas and electricity.
This Sunday, the same case was expanded upon by social media posts, showing the elderly sleeping on makeshift cots.
The episode has been interpreted by many as a reflection of the precarious situation in which the elderly live in Cuba, who barely survive on minimal pensions and without sufficient institutional support during emergencies like this.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fire in the Teacher's Home in Santiago de Cuba
How did the fire occur in the teacher's home in Santiago de Cuba?
The fire in the home of teacher Cliuvis Premier Rodríguez is believed to have been caused by a short circuit in the main line or in the secondary branches. The authorities of MININT are investigating the exact causes of the incident.
What losses did teacher Cliuvis Premier Rodríguez suffer after the fire?
The teacher lost all her belongings as her house was completely consumed by fire. She only kept the clothes she was wearing when she left her home that morning to go to work.
How can we help the teacher impacted by the fire in Santiago de Cuba?
For those who wish to support Cliuvis Premier Rodríguez, you can contact her directly at the phone number 58322277 or go to her residence at Calle 8, between A and B, number 18, Reparto Municipal, Santiago de Cuba. The call for solidarity was made by Aris Arias Batalla, vice president of the Volunteer Firefighters Association of Cuba, in a personal capacity.
What measures are being taken to prevent future fires in Santiago de Cuba?
The authorities have urged the population to remove combustible elements and to stay vigilant, especially regarding the handling of electrical equipment and the use of improvised stoves. In previous contexts, warnings have been issued about the risks associated with electric motorcycles and the lack of maintenance in electrical installations, recurring factors in the fires in the region.
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