A large fire affected at least three homes in the city of Manzanillo, in the province of Granma, this Wednesday.
According to local media Radio Granma, on their Facebook profile, the incident occurred on Villuendas Street, between San Silvestre and Caridad, where the flames engulfed several inhabited structures.
The information disseminated by the official broadcaster does not specify whether there were any victims or provide details about the causes that led to the fire.
However, the official journalist José Ortiz Benet confirmed on Facebook that the origin of the fire is still unknown, but fortunately, there were no loss of human life, although there was material damage.
He also highlighted that the neighbors actively collaborated with the firefighters in the efforts to extinguish the fire.
Although official reports have not specified the cause of the fire, some internet users have suggested that it could be related to the use of makeshift cooking methods—such as charcoal and firewood—that many families in that area of eastern Cuba, severely affected by the energy crisis, resort to.
Tomas Luis Del Arco stated: "Obviously, this is because people are cooking with charcoal and other substances, images of a country in decline and a municipality that was once prosperous and developed."
Yoandris Atencio shared that same sentiment: "Oh yes, how sad! My town, without electricity for more than 20 hours a day and cooking with firewood and charcoal in the 21st century, in addition to losing everything."
Amid the serious energy crisis facing Cuba, many families have been forced to cook with wood and charcoal, increasing the risks of house fires.
This situation has led to several incidents related to the use of these makeshift cooking methods under unsafe conditions.
A recent example occurred in Santiago de Cuba, where a fire engulfed an apartment after a pot was left on during a blackout.
Although there were no casualties, the flames consumed the home and highlighted the vulnerability of those who, lacking stable access to electricity, are forced to cook in hazardous conditions.
A few months earlier, in the Havana neighborhood of Alamar, another fire broke out in a multi-family building during a massive blackout. The material losses were significant, and the causes once again pointed to the use of alternative cooking sources due to the lack of electrical supply.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fire in Manzanillo
How many homes were affected by the fire in Manzanillo?
The fire affected at least three homes on Villuendas Street, Manzanillo, according to reports from the local media outlet Radio Granma.
Were there any casualties in the Manzanillo fire?
Fortunately, no loss of human life was reported in the incident, although there were indeed significant material damages.
What was the cause of the fire in Manzanillo?
The causes of the fire in Manzanillo are still unknown, according to state journalist José Ortiz Benet.
How have the residents of Manzanillo reacted to the fire?
Neighbors actively collaborated with the firefighters in extinguishing the fire, demonstrating strong community solidarity.
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