Three days after the fire broke out at the Girón Building in Havana, it has been confirmed that a short circuit was the cause of the blaze, according to official reports. Without providing further details, official journalist Lázaro Manuel Alonso announced the findings from the Empresa Eléctrica—the entity responsible for the investigation—on Facebook. Meanwhile, several online users pointed to the primary causes of the fire, emphasizing the poor infrastructure conditions of the building.
The incident, which occurred on June 22, prompted an immediate response from the city's firefighters, while regime authorities closely monitored the firefighting efforts. The Municipal Administration Council of Plaza de la Revolución alerted Havana residents through a social media post.
"We inform our population that at this moment, firefighters are working to extinguish a fire at the Girón Building, located at Malecón and F," they stated on the official Facebook page of the Cuban government.
The day after the event, the local government issued an official statement outlining the situation of the building. However, the statement left several questions unanswered regarding management and the lack of transparency surrounding the incident.
The statement noted that residents had returned to their homes but did not provide details on the condition of the apartments or the safety of the building, which already had structural issues. At that time, work was being done on the wiring in the fire-affected wing, and residents had access to potable water thanks to technicians who had enabled the motor.
Details on Girón Building Fire Investigation
In light of the recent fire at the Girón Building in Havana, here are some questions and answers to provide further insight into the incident and its aftermath.
What caused the fire at the Girón Building?
The fire at the Girón Building was caused by a short circuit, as reported by the official investigation conducted by Empresa Eléctrica.
How did authorities respond to the fire?
Firefighters responded immediately to the blaze, while regime authorities kept a close watch on the firefighting efforts. The Municipal Administration Council of Plaza de la Revolución also alerted residents through social media.
Were residents able to return to their homes?
Yes, residents were able to return to their homes. However, the statement from the local government did not provide detailed information about the condition of the apartments or the overall safety of the building.