A fire broke out at the intersection of 13 and H in the Plaza de la Revolución district, as reported by Roilán Rodríguez Barbán, the first secretary of the party in that area.
"The fire at 13 and H is under control. We're on-site. Our firefighters acted swiftly," stated the official on his Facebook page.
The institutional page Hola Habana echoed this, noting: "Fire at 13 and H under control. Rapid response from our firefighters. Authorities from the #PlazaDeLaRevolución district are present."
Images shared online depict flames lighting up the night and firefighters actively working in the area.
In the comments under Hola Habana's post, several users expressed concern about the recurring fires in the capital in recent days. Comments like "Hey, is there a fire every day? How strange!" and "Fires every day????" reflect the growing unease. Another user remarked, "This is the year of the fires, for heaven's sake."
Some speculated that trash burning might be the cause. "Most fires are in garbage dumps..." a user noted. Another added, "People are setting all the dumps on fire; the waste management isn't doing their job, and entire streets are filled with smelly garbage, leading to so many fires."
There were also suggestions of deliberate intent. "It doesn't take a genius to say this is all intentional. Investigate the neighbors. Why don't fires happen in El Vedado or Miramar?" commented another.
This incident follows two other recent fires in Havana: one at a multi-family building on Monte Street 67 in Old Havana, which affected four out of 22 apartments, and another in Central Havana, on Escobar Street between Salud and Reina. Official reports and social media testimonies indicate there were no fatalities.
So far, authorities have not released details regarding the cause of the fire at 13 and H, nor have they reported any material damage or injuries.
The frequency of these incidents across the city is causing anxiety among residents, who are taking to social media to question what is happening and demand solutions for the trash accumulation and service deterioration.
Understanding the Fire Incidents in Havana
What caused the fire at 13 and H in Havana?
As of now, the authorities have not disclosed the cause of the fire at 13 and H. Speculation ranges from trash burning to deliberate actions.
How have the local residents reacted to the series of fires?
Local residents have expressed concern and frustration on social media, questioning the frequent occurrences of fires and demanding better waste management and services.
Were there any casualties in the recent fires in Havana?
According to official reports and social media testimonies, there were no fatalities in the recent fires, including those at Monte Street and Escobar Street.