On Tuesday night, a fire broke out at the recreational center known as El Cayuelo, located in the town of Velasco (officially Pedro Ballester), in the Primero de Enero municipality, Ciego de Ávila.
The incident occurred during a blackout, which has led to various speculations about its cause.
The information was shared by local resident Obdiel Torres Guevara, who posted images and a video of the fire on his profile.
According to their testimony, the fire broke out at a time when the entire area was without electrical service, which would rule out an electrical failure as a direct trigger of the incident.
"Thank God the neighbors came to help with buckets and the water from there until the firefighters arrived from Violeta, allowing the main structure to remain undamaged, with only the entrance hallway being burned," wrote Torres Guevara.
Although the cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed, some voices in the community have suggested that it might have been intentional, possibly linked to a form of protest.
If that possibility is confirmed, Torres Guevara expressed his disagreement, stating that these types of actions "only cause havoc and damage to the residents of the region."
El Cayuelo is a space frequented by residents of Velasco for social and recreational activities.
So far, the authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the incident or the causes of the fire.
Neighbors and social media users highlight the quick community response that helped contain the flames until the firefighters arrived.
No injuries or significant damage have been reported, aside from the affected area at the entrance to the center.
An investigation is expected to take place in the coming days to clarify the events.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fire at the Recreational Center in Ciego de Ávila
How did the fire occur at the recreational center in Ciego de Ávila?
The fire at the recreational center known as Cayuelo, in Ciego de Ávila, occurred during a power outage. The blaze broke out while the entire area was without electrical service, which has ruled out an electrical failure as the direct cause of the incident. So far, the cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed.
Were there any injuries or significant damages in the Cayuelo fire?
No injuries or major damages were reported as a result of the fire at the recreational center el Cayuelo. Only the entrance hallway to the location was burned, thanks to the quick intervention of the neighbors and the arrival of the firefighters who prevented the fire from spreading.
Could the fire at Cayuelo be intentional?
Although it has not been officially confirmed, some voices in the community have suggested that the fire could have been a deliberate act. It is speculated that it may be linked to a form of protest, although this is unverified. The local community has expressed its disapproval of such actions that only cause harm to the residents.
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