A surprising incident unfolded in a busy street of Camagüey when a state-owned Lada caught fire. With the absence of emergency services, it was left to a group of CUPET workers and local residents to extinguish the blaze.
The dramatic scene was captured on video and shared by TikTok user @elwhaydecuba. Although the exact date of the incident remains unclear, the footage depicts the Lada engulfed in flames while onlookers desperately try to contain the fire to prevent harm to pedestrians and nearby vehicles.
Notably, the firefighters were nowhere to be seen despite the peril posed by the burning vehicle in the heart of the avenue.
During the filming, a woman's voice is heard confronting the person recording. "Hey, you filming... That's a crime! And I'm telling you, as a prosecutor," she asserts with a menacing tone.
However, passersby countered her claim, expressing they saw nothing illegal in documenting the event. The video abruptly ends shortly after this exchange.
Remarkably, the fire was eventually put out thanks to the quick actions of several CUPET employees who employed a fire extinguisher to douse the flames, as the firefighters failed to arrive at the scene.
The incident has ignited criticism on social media, highlighting both the inefficiencies of Cuba’s emergency response and the prosecutor’s attempt to intimidate the bystander filming the event.
As of now, local authorities have yet to release any official details regarding the fire’s cause or the extent of damage to the government vehicle.
Key Questions About the Camagüey Car Fire Incident
Why were the firefighters absent during the Lada fire in Camagüey?
The reason for the firefighters' absence during the incident remains unknown, as no official statement has been provided by the authorities.
How did the fire get extinguished if the fire department was absent?
The fire was successfully extinguished by CUPET workers and local residents using a fire extinguisher.
What was the reaction on social media to the incident?
The incident has sparked criticism online, focusing on the inefficiencies of the emergency services and the prosecutor's attempt to stop the filming.