Worst blaze in Cuba’s history finally under control at oil depot - The Guardian

Fire destroyed 40% of island’s main fuel storage facility over five days and caused blackouts.

Firefighters have finally overcame what officials described as the worst blaze in Cuba’s history that over five days destroyed 40% of the Caribbean island’s main fuel storage facility and caused blackouts.

Cuban heavy crude, as well as fuel oil and diesel stored in Matanzas in 10 huge tanks, are mainly used to generate electricity on the island.

Lightning struck one fuel storage tank on Friday evening.

Officials have not said how much fuel has been lost in the fire which destroyed all four tanks.