A thick plume of smoke was visible from various points in the Cuban capital this morning due to a fire at the Girón Building in Havana. Although the initial videos circulating online did not clearly show the extent of the event, the Municipal Administration Council of Plaza de la Revolución alerted Havana residents through a social media message.
"We inform our population that at this moment, firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in the Girón Building, located at Malecón and F," stated the Facebook profile of this Cuban government agency.
Additionally, it was reported that the principal authorities of the Communist Party of Cuba and the Havana Government were present at the scene. As of the time of writing, no further details about this incident are known, but we will continue to monitor its development.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Girón Building Fire
Given the current situation in Havana, here are some frequently asked questions about the fire at the Girón Building.
What caused the fire at the Girón Building?
As of now, the cause of the fire has not been determined. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Were there any casualties due to the fire?
At this time, there are no reports of casualties. The situation is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
How are the authorities responding to the fire?
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the blaze. Key officials from the Communist Party of Cuba and the Havana government are on the scene to oversee the situation.