A man suffering from mental illness caused a small fire in his house in Santiago de Cubaa fact that keeps local residents alert.
According to the independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labradathe incident occurred in a home located on Calle 10 No. 713, between Carretera de Punta Gorda and Mármol, in the Altamira neighborhood.
Upon seeing the smoke, the residents on the block called the firefighters, alarmed because they were very Nearby there are many other homes and there is also the gas point.. Firefighters extinguished the fire without causing damage to neighboring houses.
“But although the incident did not lead to major damage, the neighbors wonder why a person who suffers from mental disorders and who caused the fire is not hospitalized,” the reporter points out on Facebook.
The Lord is called Edgar and he is 44 years old. He lives alone because his mother is in the Psychiatric Hospital for life. “El Viso”, in the El Caney distribution.
Testimonies indicate that He left old tires that he collected in garbage dumps burning inside his house.
Although the incident did not escalate, the neighbors are very concerned and wonder what would have happened if the fire had occurred in the early morning.
“I would like the Public Health authorities in Santiago de Cuba, the Communist Party of Cuba, the government leaders and all the institutions that have to look after this problem to take action on the matter,” Mayeta Labrada demanded.
