A large fire consumed a warehouse in the municipality of Guanajay, in the province of Artemisa, on Tuesday night, with no human casualties reported, although there were significant material damages.
The affected facility belongs to the Base Business Unit (UEB) of Wines and Spirits, although it is currently leased to a self-employed worker who specializes in the manufacturing and repair of mattresses.
The self-employed worker lost everything in the disaster.
According to a report from El Artemiseño, firefighting teams, units from the Ministry of the Interior, mobile water tanks, and resources from Aguas Mariel, a company operating in the Mariel Special Development Zone, responded to the scene.
The collaborative effort prevented the flames from reaching nearby homes and resulting in casualties.
Authorities from the Party and the Government in Guanajay arrived at the site. The municipal mayor, Diabelkis Lugo, expressed gratitude for the actions of the firefighters and the collaboration of local residents.
Despite the rain that fell early in the morning, the material losses—both of the property and the self-employed individual's belongings—are substantial.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the relevant authorities.
"It is true, not a single human life was harmed, but those hours of tension and the material losses are currently invaluable," wrote journalist Yudaisis Moreno Benítez, a witness to the events, on .
The fire, now fully extinguished, has prompted an investigation, and its conclusions are anticipated promptly, in an effort to clarify the causes and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fire at the Mattress Warehouse in Guanajay, Artemisa
What happened in the mattress warehouse fire in Guanajay?
A large fire engulfed a warehouse in Guanajay, Artemisa, belonging to the UEB Wines and Spirits, but leased to a self-employed worker dedicated to mattress manufacturing. Fortunately, there were no reported human casualties, although the material losses were significant.
Who participated in the extinction of the fire in Guanajay?
In the extinguishing of the fire, firefighter forces, units from the Ministry of the Interior, and resources from Aguas Mariel, among others, participated. Thanks to their intervention, the flames were prevented from reaching nearby houses or causing casualties.
What are the causes of the fire in the warehouse in Guanajay?
The causes of the fire are still under investigation by the relevant authorities, who are seeking to clarify the incident to prevent similar disasters in the future.
What recent fire incidents have occurred in Artemisa?
In recent weeks, Cuba has experienced several fires in various provinces, including incidents in Artemisa that have affected homes and other establishments. These events have highlighted the vulnerability of infrastructure and the inadequacy of emergency response systems in the country.
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