A Chevrolet caught fire on a busy corner in El Vedado, Havana, on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of 15th Street and L Street, according to a report by Yariel Vidal, who shared two videos of the event in the Facebook group “ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!”
In the shared videos, a dense cloud of smoke rapidly grows, becoming visible from various points in the area, where curious onlookers quickly gathered. The presence of firefighters at the scene is also evident in the footage.
Commenters expressed relief that the vehicle’s owner was unharmed, though they lamented the material damage. “Poor owner, probably some electrical short or a broken fuel hose,” speculated one user about the fire's potential causes. “With all the sacrifices one must make to get a car, to lose it like this,” remarked another.
Another Fire Incident in Havana
On the same morning, a motorbike caught fire in the Guanabacoa municipality of Havana. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and no one was injured.
Just a week ago, a Lada car went up in flames on a street in Matanzas. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries. According to an official report by the Girón newspaper, the swift response of local residents prevented the flames from spreading inside the vehicle.
Key Details on Recent Vehicle Fires in Cuba
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the recent vehicle fires in Havana and Matanzas.
What caused the Chevrolet fire in El Vedado?
While the exact cause is unknown, speculation suggests it may have been due to an electrical short or a broken fuel hose.
Were there any injuries in the recent vehicle fires?
No, there were no reported injuries in the fires in El Vedado, Guanabacoa, or Matanzas.
How did the community respond to the Lada fire in Matanzas?
Local residents responded quickly, preventing the flames from spreading inside the vehicle.