Funds raised in Canada to help Cuba against the fire

In the appeal, the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) proposed a “brief and intense campaign” to raise as much money as possible for Cubans “in these difficult times,” an initiative already started by a group in the city. Calgary, Province of Alberta.

The Cuban Fire Committee said in its letter that Cuban firefighters are doing all their skills and courage to put out the flames, but facing this disaster, which has so far left 16 dead and 16 missing, is difficult and costly, in addition to injuring at least 120 people. Release.

The movement acknowledged the assistance of countries such as Mexico and Venezuela, and offered Russia, Bolivia and other countries, as well as technical advice from the United States.

Other Canada-based solidarity organizations with Cuba are also preparing donations of supplies to help the island in the event that the accident occurred in an industrial park in the western city of Matanzas, about 100 kilometers east of Havana.

The Confederation of Cubans Residing in Toronto Juan Gualberto Gómez confirmed that it is working to send several urgent shipments to the Caribbean country during this week, and stressed the importance of contributing to obtaining some specific medical supplies.

The same was done by the Calixto García Solidarity Brigade, who joined the Calgary Group to raise funds for the purchase of medicines that would be sent from Toronto to Matanzas.

Cuba has so far received 22 donations from governments, foundations and solidarity movements to deal with the disaster.

A large-scale fire at Matanzas Super Tanker base is currently in a very complex situation and could take several days to suffocate, according to the chief of the fire department, Colonel Alexander Avalos.

Since last Friday, when lightning struck an oil tank, it has unleashed a large, sinister proportion that has so far caused one death, 14 disappearances, and 122 injuries. Another 101 of those have been laid off.

ode / avr