A house in the town of Alacranes, located in the municipality of Unión de Reyes in Matanzas, partially collapsed during a blackout this past Friday, according to reports from journalists on official media platforms.
The incident was reported by Hanoi Moreno Enríquez, a correspondent and announcer for Radio Unión Matanzas. He noted that there were no fatalities or injuries. "A partial collapse was reported in a house located in Alacranes, on General Betancourt Street. The homeowner was not at home at the time, and efforts are now underway to assess the material damages," stated the official journalist.
Meanwhile, Yaudel Rodríguez Vento, director, announcer, and journalist for Radio Unión Matanzas, clarified on Facebook that "specialized brigades from the Electric Company are at the scene." Images shared by Moreno Enríquez showed state electricity company workers operating at the site. The complete darkness on General Betancourt Street in Alacranes made it difficult to gauge the extent of the collapse in the images taken by the correspondent.
"The main political and governmental authorities of the town arrived at the scene," noted Moreno Enríquez. Rodríguez Vento added that the first secretary of the party in Unión de Reyes, Arlen González Luis, "explained that the homeowner was not inside the house at the time, and efforts are now being made to quantify the material damages." This is a developing story.
Key Details About the House Collapse During Blackout in Cuba
The following questions and answers provide further insights into the incident of the house collapse in Alacranes during a blackout, highlighting key aspects and responses.
What caused the house to collapse?
The specific cause of the collapse has not been detailed yet, but it occurred during a blackout which may have contributed to the structural failure.
Were there any casualties or injuries?
No, there were no fatalities or injuries reported as the homeowner was not present at the time of the collapse.
Who responded to the incident?
Specialized brigades from the Electric Company and the main political and governmental authorities of the town were on-site to manage the situation.