Marianao Fire Disrupts Telecommunications for Hundreds of Customers
A fire in a telephone cabinet in Marianao, Havana, has left 400 customers without phone service. The cause of the fire is unknown, and ETECSA is investigating while working on restoration efforts. Similar recent incidents have raised concerns about infrastructure safety and maintenance in the area.
A fire in Marianao, a district of Havana, has left hundreds of customers scrambling for phone service, as announced by the Cuban Telecommunications Company S.A. (ETECSA). The blaze reportedly ignited in a Q1 telephone cabinet located on the sidewalk near the intersection of 120th and 49th streets. ETECSA confirmed around 400 customers are currently without landline service, though the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
ETECSA took to social media to inform the public, stating, “The causes are being investigated, and forces and resources are being organized for a restoration in the shortest time possible.” Online, many users speculated that the fire could have been an act of arson, with one commentator saying, “I keep saying, until they enforce the law firmly, all of this will continue. They’ve burned all the garbage bins, they stone the buses; the only ones affected by this are the people who have less and less every day.”
This incident comes on the heels of several disruptions in ETECSA services lately. A recent social media post highlighted that some infrastructure was already damaged, which raises concerns. A separate incident on Hospital Street, situated between San Rafael and San José in the Centro Habana municipality, reported that two high-caliber underground cables were cut, causing more disruptions in phone services for local residents.
In April, two separate fires in San Miguel del Padrón inflicted considerable damage to telecommunications. One fire occurred on Pitirre road, directly in front of the 1580 penitentiary, and destroyed nearly 200 meters of telephone wiring. Another incident took place in the Monterrey Popular Council, where trash accumulation ignited a blaze near a smart cabinet, rendering that node inoperative.
As reported by ETECSA, these events disrupt outgoing signals from the equipment, affecting user experience across affected areas. ETECSA has stated that restoration efforts are underway and are prioritizing service recovery. The company is also evaluating preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future, such as better infrastructure protection and rerouting of cables to ensure user safety.
Cuban citizens are feeling the impact of these telecommunications interruptions. They heavily rely on public telephony and internet access for communication and work. The ongoing lack of reliable telecommunications services exacerbates the already challenging daily life faced by many Cubans.
In conclusion, a recent fire in Marianao has left approximately 400 customers without landline service as ETECSA investigates the cause and works to restore communication. The incident follows a troubling string of disruptions resulting from similar fires and vandalism across Havana, raising concerns about infrastructure maintenance and safety. As residents continue to face communication challenges, ETECSA is strategizing to enhance service reliability moving forward.
Original Source: en.cibercuba.com
