A fire erupted in an apartment within the 18-story building on Avenida Martí in Santiago de Cuba this past Sunday afternoon. According to images shared by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada, emergency teams had arrived at the scene and appeared to have the flames under control.
Mayeta Labrada reported that the affected apartment is unit B on the sixth floor of the building located at the intersection of Paseo de Martí and Avenida de Los Libertadores in Santiago de Cuba. The source also mentioned that the extent of the fire, the presence of any injuries, and the cause of the blaze remain unknown.
Residents of the building were evacuated for safety reasons, the journalist added. Neighbors from this eastern province commented that Fire Brigade No. 4 from the Vista Alegre neighborhood responded to extinguish the fire.
In the images shared, smoke was visible from distant parts of the city. Recently, another fire of moderate proportions occurred in a house located on Santa Úrsula street, between 5th and 6th streets in the Reparto Flores area, also in Santiago de Cuba. Images published by Mayeta Labrada showed firefighters putting out flames coming from the house's interior. It appears there were no injuries, though material damages were evident in several published photos.
FAQs about the Santiago de Cuba Apartment Fire
Here are some frequently asked questions about the recent apartment fire in Santiago de Cuba to provide more context and details for our readers.
Where did the fire happen?
The fire occurred in an apartment on the sixth floor of the 18-story building located at the intersection of Paseo de Martí and Avenida de Los Libertadores in Santiago de Cuba.
Were there any injuries reported?
As of now, there are no reported injuries. The extent of the fire and its cause are still unknown.
Which fire brigade responded to the scene?
Fire Brigade No. 4 from the Vista Alegre neighborhood responded to extinguish the fire.
Has there been any other recent fire incidents in Santiago de Cuba?
Yes, a house on Santa Úrsula street in the Reparto Flores area also experienced a fire of moderate proportions recently. No injuries were reported, but there were material damages.