Vatican City, Aug 8, 2022 / 11:21 am
Pope Francis said Monday he is spiritually close to those hurt or killed in a fire at an oil facility in Matanzas, a city on the northwestern shore of Cuba.
The fire, which began with an Aug. 5 lightning strike, has set off multiple explosions, leaving at least one person dead and 125 injured, the Washington Post reported.
According to state media, almost 5,000 people have been evacuated from the region. The Washington Post also said 17 firefighters are missing.
⚠️⚠️#Urgente. Fuertes imágenes que llegan de Matanzas en estos momentos... dramático momento en esa ciudad!!#TragediaMatanzas pic.twitter.com/VYZVzRxqro
— Mag Jorge Castro🇨🇺 (@mjorgec1994) August 8, 2022