A tragic fire in Luyanó claims the lives of a baby and three adults

A Fire caused by a Electric scooter explosion in a house in the Luyanó district of the municipality of Diez de Octubre in Havana resulted in the deaths of four people, including a one-year-old baby, and a thirteen-year-old girl was seriously injured.

Initial reports from the morning of the tragic incident, which occurred last Wednesday, said that only two people had died. The independent media 14 years average The information was later updated and expanded.

According to neighbors who spoke to the media, the explosion occurred in a house at Marqués de la Torre 203, where two electric scooters were located. One of the scooters was charging overnight and exploded shortly after seven in the morning.

Despite neighbors' attempts to rescue the residents, the front door was locked with a grille and a padlock, making it impossible to enter. “They were trapped inside,” complained one of the would-be rescuers.

The deceased were identified as a couple. Andres Herrera And Yiliam Martinestogether with her two daughters Vanesa and Verónica. Also in the house was a cousin who stayed overnight because he could not return to his own house. The three adults died at the scene of the accident.

The firefighters managed to save the children alive, but the youngest, Verónica, died shortly afterwards. Her sister is currently in critical condition in the burn unit of the Juan Manuel Márquez Children's Hospital.

Comments on a post by CyberCuba expressed sadness and grief over the incident. “This tragic event happened just around the corner from my house. The whole neighborhood is in shock,” wrote one user.

“Such sad news so early in the morning. Luyanó is in mourning,” added another.

The children’s father was known among the neighbors as a debt collector for electricity bills, reported 14 years average“I can't believe it, so sad. He adored his little girl. Rest in peace Andrés, a good man. Rest in peace my friend,” commented another user.