One person died this Monday in a fire that occurred in an apartment in the building located at Lombillo 792, between Hidalgo and Estancia, in the Plaza Popular Council, Plaza de la Revolución municipality.
According to a report on Facebook by the Council of the Administration of Plaza de la Revolución, the incident occurred late in the morning and immediately mobilized forces from the Fire Department of Cuba and specialists from the Ministry of the Interior (Minint), who are investigating the causes of the fire.
According to the official publication, authorities from the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), the municipal government, representatives from Public Health, and the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) were present at the site to coordinate response and control actions.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased,” stated the announcement from the Board of Administration.
The fires in the Cuban capital have once again highlighted the structural deficiencies and vulnerability of many buildings.
A few weeks ago, a fire in a building in Centro Habana sparked a large mobilization of firefighters and neighbors, who watched as the flames engulfed part of the property and forced the evacuation of nearby homes.
Days later, authorities confirmed the causes of the incident in a statement where the local Government revealed that the fire was caused by an electrical failure, a recurring issue in the old buildings of the municipality, many of which are in poor condition and have outdated wiring systems.
Shortly after, another fire affected a hospital in Havana and forced the evacuation of patients and medical staff. Firefighters managed to control the blaze after several hours of intense work, preventing it from spreading to other areas of the healthcare facility.
On that same day, a fire at fuel storage facilities generated a thick column of smoke visible from various points in the city, raising concern among the residents of Havana.
Although no casualties were reported, the incident highlighted the fragility of industrial infrastructure and the lack of effective safety protocols.
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