The Plaza de la Revolución Administrative Council has released an official statement detailing the condition of the Girón building following a significant fire that occurred this past Saturday. Despite the report from the authorities, questions remain about the management and lack of transparency surrounding this incident.
The administration’s report indicates that residents of the Girón tower have started to return to their homes. However, it does not specify the condition of these apartments or the safety guarantees for the building, which already had construction issues.
While one section of the building has regained electricity, work is still ongoing on the wiring in the fire-affected wing, raising concerns about the delay in restoring this essential service. On Saturday night, technicians managed to activate the motor necessary for water supply to the apartments.
The government stated that “residents received food provided by the capital authorities and economic actors who voluntarily offered their support.” Havana Electric Company will conduct an assessment this Sunday to replace the electrical wiring by levels in the building. However, they did not provide a clear timeline for when all affected families will have electricity restored.
As of the writing of this article, Cuban authorities have not provided information on the cause of the fire, which was controlled by the Cuban Firefighters on Saturday afternoon when the city experienced severe flooding due to heavy rains.
FAQs on the Girón Building Fire Incident
In light of the recent fire incident at the Girón building in Havana, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers to provide more clarity on the situation.
What caused the fire at the Girón building?
As of now, Cuban authorities have not disclosed the cause of the fire.
Are residents safe to return to their apartments?
While residents have started to return, the administration has not detailed the safety conditions of the apartments.
When will the electricity be fully restored?
Havana Electric Company is working on replacing the wiring, but no clear timeline has been provided for full electricity restoration.
How are authorities supporting the residents?
Authorities and economic actors have provided food and are working on restoring essential services like water and electricity.