A powerful fire broke out early Friday morning in a multi-family building in Centro Habana due to a short circuit, according to social media reports. A post by Juan Carlos Peiro Fdez on X, a resident of the area, stated that the fire occurred at 5:47 am at the corner of Reina and Escobar in Centro Habana.
The information specified that the blaze spread following a short circuit "in the electrical meters" and was extinguished by the fire department. Fortunately, no victims were reported, he detailed. Images posted online showed fire trucks in the area, which appeared to have extinguished the flames without difficulty.
This incident comes just two days after another tragic event caused by the explosion of an electric scooter in a home in Luyanó, where three adults and a one-year-old girl died, and another minor, aged 13, was critically injured.
Understanding Fire Safety and Recent Incidents in Havana
In light of the recent fire incidents in Havana, here are some frequently asked questions to help understand the situation better and the measures being taken for safety.
What caused the fire in Centro Habana?
The fire was caused by a short circuit in the electrical meters early Friday morning.
Were there any casualties reported in the Centro Habana fire?
Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the Centro Habana fire.
What was the recent incident in Luyanó?
A recent tragic incident in Luyanó involved the explosion of an electric scooter, resulting in the deaths of three adults and a one-year-old girl, with a 13-year-old girl critically injured.