A massive fire broke out this afternoon in a residence located in the Mantilla neighborhood, Arroyo Naranjo municipality, Havana. The thick column of smoke and flames were visible from various points across the capital, as observed in the Facebook group "Somos Mantilla."
Some users specified that the fire occurred on República Street and that the homeowner's name is Judith.
"It was horrifying to see it up close and not be able to do anything. So much sadness!" one user wrote.
"The best person on my block, it happened right on my street," another user added.
However, the exact causes of the incident have not been disclosed, with only images of the enormous fire unsettling the local residents.
Last June, a couple and their 21-year-old son tragically died in Havana after a fire broke out in their home, allegedly caused by the explosion of an electric scooter. The fatal incident occurred on 62A Street between 23 and 25, in the Buenavista neighborhood of Playa municipality.
In Camagüey city, the explosion of an electric scooter led to a fire and partial collapse of a house. The residence, located at 585 Pobres Street between San Esteban and Jaime in the historical center, caught fire after a battery-charging scooter exploded, positioned next to a gasoline-powered motorcycle.
Additionally, a short circuit triggered a powerful fire in a multi-family building in Centro Habana, according to reports on social media. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the fire was extinguished by firefighters.
Residents of a home in the Luyanó neighborhood, Diez de Octubre municipality, were not as fortunate when an electric scooter explosion resulted in the deaths of all family members.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mantilla Fire Incident
Given the recent fire in Mantilla neighborhood, here are some common questions and answers that provide further details and context regarding the incident and related events.
What caused the fire in Mantilla neighborhood?
The exact cause of the fire in Mantilla has not yet been disclosed.
Were there any casualties in the Mantilla fire?
There have been no reports of casualties at this time.
Has Mantilla experienced similar incidents before?
While Mantilla itself hasn't been highlighted for similar incidents, other areas in Havana have experienced fires caused by electric scooter explosions and short circuits.