A blaze erupted on Monday at the corner of 27 and A in the bustling Vedado neighborhood of Havana, prompting a swift response from the fire department and causing alarm among local residents. Diana Quintero, an online user, shared a brief video in the Facebook group “Madres Cubanas Luchadoras” showing a fire truck at the scene.
The fire reportedly broke out in a four-story building, from which thick smoke was visible in the area. Raiss Mancebo reported in the Facebook group "El Vedado de Hoy" that three firefighting teams passed through the location.
In the comments section, Adrián Martínez Cádiz mentioned that "everything is under control" and clarified that "there were no casualties," noting that the fire occurred "in a music venue or something similar there." Similarly, Yamile Armenteros emphasized that "it was in a building's garage, and fortunately, it's all over now."
On December 31, 2024, a fire was reported in a building located at Merced No. 129, between Damas and Cuba streets, in the heart of Havana Vieja, as informed by the Municipal Administration Council. The incident quickly mobilized units from the Cuban Fire Department, who worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
A video shared by CubaNet on their Facebook profile showed flames reaching significant heights in the upper floors of the building. Also in December, a massive fire destroyed what remained of the La Concha social center in the Playa municipality of Havana, a site that had been in ruins for years. This fire began in the afternoon and was not fully extinguished until several hours later, late into the night. Just as the fire seemed to be under control, it reignited with renewed intensity.
Key Questions About Recent Fires in Havana
What caused the fire in Vedado?
The specific cause of the fire in Vedado has not been disclosed, but it occurred in a music venue or similar establishment within a four-story building.
Were there any casualties in the Vedado fire?
Fortunately, there were no reported casualties in the Vedado fire, as confirmed by witnesses.
How did the fire in Havana Vieja start?
The details of how the fire in Havana Vieja started have not been made public, but emergency services responded quickly to the situation.