A video circulating on social media captures a massive fire on Wednesday as it engulfs multiple homes on a street in Manzanillo, a city within Granma province. The striking footage was uploaded to Facebook by user Marlene Herrera, who commented, “Minutes felt like hours until the firefighters arrived. Lord, protect the people.”
The video reveals flames bursting through the roof of one residence while a distressed crowd watches helplessly as the inferno rages on. In the distance, firefighters can be seen battling the blaze.
The fire occurred on Villuendas Street, situated between San Silvestre and Caridad, with initial reports indicating no casualties or injuries. However, local outlets such as Radio Granma noted that at least three homes suffered damage due to the fire.
State journalist José Ortiz Benet mentioned on Facebook that the fire's cause remains unknown but confirmed the absence of fatalities, although material losses were significant. He also highlighted the role of local residents in assisting the firefighting efforts.
From Manzanillo, journalist Roberto Mesa Matos emphasized on Facebook the active involvement of the local Fire Command (CB) in extinguishing the flames in a wooden house, aiming to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby properties. He reiterated that the origins of the blaze are still undetermined, causing widespread concern within the community.
On social media, some users speculated that the use of makeshift cooking methods, such as charcoal and wood, due to the region’s persistent electricity shortages, might have sparked the fire, although this theory has not been officially corroborated.
Understanding the Manzanillo Fire Incident
Where did the fire in Manzanillo occur?
The fire took place on Villuendas Street, between San Silvestre and Caridad, in the city of Manzanillo, Granma province.
Were there any casualties in the Manzanillo fire?
No casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the fire, according to initial reports.
What might have caused the Manzanillo fire?
While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, some speculate that the use of rudimentary cooking methods, due to electricity shortages, could have been a contributing factor.