A fierce blaze erupted in the early hours of Friday, engulfing a furniture store located on Martí Street, near the former Apolo Cinema, in Morón, Ciego de Ávila province. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Details of the incident were shared on Facebook by user Ale CQ, who highlighted the intense efforts of the local Fire Department to extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. The post praised the firefighters' hard work as investigations are now underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Earlier this week, on Wednesday, a significant fire broke out in the Regla municipality of Havana, affecting at least three homes, according to preliminary reports from residents. The fire on Martí Street raised serious concerns among the community, prompting rescue and firefighting teams to the scene to extinguish the flames and assist the residents.
A similar incident occurred on Monday at a photovoltaic solar park under construction in the Abreus municipality of Cienfuegos. The fire was put out by workers and firefighters at the location. The blaze started around noon in "a small area" of the park situated in Alcalde Mayor, where a batch of panels awaiting installation was stored.
Additionally, a gasoline-powered Jawa motorcycle caught fire near the 18-story buildings on Garzón Avenue in Santiago de Cuba. Just a couple of weeks ago, a Cuban woman lost everything due to a fire caused by electrical instability in Santa Clara, Villa Clara.
Frequently Asked Questions about Recent Fires in Cuba
What caused the fire at the furniture store in Morón?
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with authorities working to determine the exact reasons behind the incident.
Were there any casualties in the Morón fire?
No casualties were reported in the Morón furniture store fire.
How did the community respond to the fire in Regla, Havana?
The fire in Regla, Havana, prompted significant concern among residents, who reported the blaze and helped facilitate the efforts of rescue and firefighting teams.
What was the extent of the damage at the solar park in Cienfuegos?
The fire at the Cienfuegos solar park affected a small area where a batch of panels was stored, but it was quickly contained by workers and firefighters.