Significant damage has been reported in the control rooms of the two units at the "Carlos Manuel de Céspedes" power plant in Cienfuegos, following a fire that broke out on Thursday morning. This information was disclosed by journalist Lázaro Manuel Alonso, who cited statements from Juan Bravo Núñez, the plant's director.
Bravo Núñez noted that, fortunately, there were no human casualties, and the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) is currently investigating the cause of the incident. Alonso did not provide further details regarding the severity of the situation.
Earlier, official broadcaster Armando Carranza mentioned that the fire occurred around 10 a.m. when a loud noise was heard, leading to a medium-sized fire in the electrical panels. The fire was promptly extinguished by the plant's workers and the fire department.
Radio Ciudad del Mar clarified that this event does not exacerbate the national energy system's condition, as the two units, which contribute about 316 MW, were already off the National Electrical System (SEN) due to maintenance.
As of the closing of this report, no additional information about the incident at the Cienfuegos power plant is available. Meanwhile, Cuba's energy crisis continues to worsen, with longer blackouts each day. For Thursday, a peak hour shortfall of 1,300 MW is anticipated.
Key Questions About the Cienfuegos Power Plant Fire
What caused the fire at the Cienfuegos power plant?
The exact cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Ministry of the Interior (MININT).
Were there any casualties due to the fire?
No, there were no human casualties as a result of the fire.
Is the national energy system affected by this incident?
The incident does not worsen the national energy system's condition because the affected units were already offline for maintenance.