A fire on Monday in Santiago de Cuba destroyed a home occupied by a person living in poverty. The blaze was quickly contained due to the proximity of a liquefied gas cylinder sales point.
Journalist Yosmany Mayeta reported on Facebook that the fire completely destroyed a residence in the Nuevo Van Van neighborhood in Altamira, with no injuries or fatalities reported. "The home was located on a small farm between Punta Gorda Road and the Touristic Road," the journalist noted.
Mayeta added that according to local residents, the fire was caused by burning garbage, which spread to the nearby home. However, this version of events still needs confirmation.
Mayeta highlighted that the Nuevo Van Van neighborhood is filled with precarious homes built from tin and wood scavenged from local dumpsites.
Additional Incidents in Santiago de Cuba
On the same day, another fire occurred in Santiago de Cuba, this time caused by the explosion of an electric motorcycle. The incident took place on Calle 6 between Enramada and Aguilera in the Santa Bárbara neighborhood, without any loss of life.
Recently, another house in Santiago de Cuba caught fire following the explosion of a motorbike. Earlier this month, a garbage dump in the middle of a street in the Mantilla neighborhood in Havana caught fire, causing inconvenience to local residents.
Understanding the Recent Fires in Santiago de Cuba
Given the recent spate of fires in Santiago de Cuba, here are some key questions and answers to better understand the situation.
What caused the fire in the Nuevo Van Van neighborhood?
According to local residents, the fire was caused by burning garbage, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Were there any injuries or fatalities in these fires?
No injuries or fatalities were reported in either the Nuevo Van Van fire or the electric motorcycle explosion in Santa Bárbara.
How common are fires in Santiago de Cuba?
Fires seem to be increasingly common in Santiago de Cuba, with several incidents reported recently, including those caused by electric motorcycle explosions and garbage fires.