Following the fire that erupted on Sunday at the Azutecnia facilities in Manzanillo, Granma, two of the five victims remain hospitalized. One is in critical condition and the other is serious, yet both are stable and able to communicate, as per the latest medical update released on Monday.
The injured individuals are receiving specialized care in the Plastic Surgery and Burn Treatment Department of the Celia Sánchez Manduley Clinical-Surgical Hospital, according to Cubadebate, citing reports from the local television network Golfovisión and the Provincial Health Directorate of Granma.
Mayra de la Paz Garcés, head of the hospital service, stated that both patients are communicating effectively and are under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary medical team.
Hermes Soria Romero, aged 47, is currently in critical condition, suffering burns over 31% of his body surface. Meanwhile, Luis Roberto Tamayo Cedeño, aged 36, remains in serious condition with burns affecting 16% of his body.
Despite their stable clinical status, the critical and serious classifications for these patients remain unchanged, based on the disseminated medical information.
In contrast, journalist Eliexer Peláez Pacheco reported on Facebook this Monday that the other three injured individuals received hospital care and have been discharged, with specialized medical follow-up.
The discharged individuals are Pedro Manuel Depara Ramos, aged 22; Blas Sosa Vázquez, aged 66; and Ernesto Espinosa Leyva, aged 59.
All five victims were treated at the Celia Sánchez Manduley Hospital after a fire broke out Sunday night in a fuel isocontainer at the T-22 Workshop of the Azutecnia Company, an entity associated with the Sugar Group AZCUBA.
The blaze ignited during the opening of a container holding fuel cans at the company’s facilities. The exact causes have yet to be officially confirmed.
Initial reports on the fire mentioned two injured individuals; however, authorities later increased the count to five affected people.
Initially, it was reported that there was one critically injured, two seriously injured, and two in care. A subsequent update confirmed that three of the injured had been discharged, while the remaining two continued to be hospitalized.
The fire was brought under control after several hours, thanks to the efforts of firefighters, facility personnel, and others who assisted in the emergency response.
Frequently Asked Questions on Manzanillo Fire Incident
What is the current condition of the hospitalized fire victims?
As of the latest update, one victim is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition, but both are stable and able to communicate.
Have the causes of the Manzanillo fire been determined?
The exact causes of the fire have not been officially confirmed yet.
How many individuals were affected by the Manzanillo fire?
A total of five individuals were affected by the fire, with initial reports mentioning two injuries, later revised to five.