An intense smoke cloud seen this Tuesday in Havana caused moments of tension among residents of the Marianao area, who were practically trapped in the thick haze that enveloped everything.
The images, shared on social media by the user Artista Real, show how smoke engulfed the street, reducing visibility to almost nothing. Buildings, power poles, and even the road itself were barely discernible. Amid this scene, firefighters were racing against time to manage the situation.
The impact was not only visual. According to testimonies from those who were present, the smell was unbearable. "The stench coming from that was overwhelming; it was intolerable," wrote the author of the post, reflecting the despair experienced by those who witnessed the event.
The fire prompted the deployment of a tanker truck and several personnel, who ventured into the cloud of smoke to try to extinguish the flames. Some neighbors remained nearby, watching with concern, while others chose to move away due to the intensity of the smoke.
So far, no official versions have been released regarding the causes of the fire or any potential injuries or property damage, but the incident left a strong impression on those who experienced it.
In a city where large-scale fires are not common, scenes like this reignite the fear of many Cubans: facing emergencies with limited resources and in conditions that can spiral out of control within minutes.
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