A massive fire broke out on Wednesday in Regla, a district of Havana, severely impacting at least three homes, according to initial reports from local residents. The blaze, which occurred on Martí Street, sparked significant concern within the community. Emergency Rescue and Salvage teams were dispatched to extinguish the flames and assist those living in the affected areas.
On Facebook, the page Protestón Cubano shared a video capturing a local resident confirming that multiple houses were engulfed by the fire. Witnesses reported that the blaze erupted just a few hours ago, causing substantial alarm among the residents. Although several reports have emerged, the cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage remain unknown. There have been no reports of casualties so far.
A similar incident occurred on Monday at the photovoltaic solar park under construction in the Abreus municipality of Cienfuegos. The fire, which was extinguished by workers and firefighters, started around noon in a "small area" of the park located in the Alcalde Mayor locality. The site housed a batch of panels awaiting installation.
Additionally, a gasoline-powered Jawa motorcycle caught fire near the 18-story buildings on Garzón Avenue in Santiago de Cuba. In another incident, a Cuban woman suffered total loss a couple of weeks ago due to a fire caused by electrical instability in Santa Clara, Villa Clara.
Understanding Fire Incidents in Cuba
What caused the fire in Regla, Havana?
The cause of the fire in Regla, Havana is currently unknown. Authorities and local residents are awaiting further information regarding the incident.
Were there any casualties in the Regla fire?
As of now, there have been no reports of casualties resulting from the fire in Regla.
How did the fire in Cienfuegos solar park start?
The fire at the Cienfuegos solar park started in a small area of the site where panels were stored, though the exact cause remains unspecified.