The number of deaths from the fire in the industrial zone of Matanzas (western Cuba) -already controlled- increased to two after the confirmation this Thursday of the death of a young firefighter."On (Wednesday) night, a patient died who was in an extreme critical condition, with burns incompatible with life," the Cuban Presidency reported on Twitter.In turn, the Girón newspaper from Matanzas province disclosed on its Facebook account that it is Elier Correa, 24 years old.Read: Fire in Matanzas, Cuba, begins to be controlled: Mexican military"Our deepest condolences reach your family, friends and acquaintances for such a painful loss," according to the publication of the local newspaper.The first deceased reported by the authorities was also a 60-year-old firefighter.The sinister that consumed a fuel storage base for five days was declared "controlled" by island firefighters;there are at least 14 missing and 128 injured, which brought relief, but at the same time concern for the weakened energy system.“We can now say that the fire is under control,” Alexander Ávalos, deputy head of the Cuban Fire Department, announced to the press, praising the help from Mexico and Venezuela.The fire destroyed four tanks with a capacity to store 50 million liters of fuel each, located at the Matanzas supertanker base, 100 kilometers from Havana."We feel calmer," Ávalos commented, although he clarified that some hot spots persist in the area and that total extinction "is not going to happen this Wednesday."He explained that the tanks are cooled by air.Hours earlier, the crew of a Mexican helicopter that flew over the incident reported that one of the four tanks on fire "was practically turned off."In the second tank, according to images transmitted by the crew to Cuban television, less smoke was observed and the flames are weaker than in previous days.In the two remaining depots, the situation could not be verified, since the smoke made it difficult to see.The helicopter pilot estimated that “the work was effective”, since it was possible to keep the pipe that connects the tank with four other identical tanks, located only 150 meters away and considered out of danger, cool.20 injured remain hospitalized, five of them in critical condition, reported health authorities.The fire started on Friday after lightning struck one of the eight tanks at the storage base, considered the largest in Cuba and strategic for powering the country's thermoelectric plants.From Matanzas, about four kilometers from the incident, less smoke was observed, AFP confirmed.The Bourbon Artabaze, of the Mexican Navy, continued to launch a powerful jet of water about 150 meters from the fire, while five helicopters equipped with 2,500-liter tanks dropped seawater.Since Saturday, 13 planes and two ships have arrived from Mexico, and four planes from Venezuela with firefighters and specialists.Cuba has received about 45 thousand liters of retardant foam, eight breathable air tanks with armor, compressor, hoses for the autonomous air rack and plastic containers with accessories, from both countries.Yesterday, President Miguel Díaz-Canel toured the areas affected by the fire and warned that it is still "dangerous" and urged the population not to be overconfident."My hug and deep respect for those who are there in the fight," he tweeted.The lack of water yesterday forced the temporary disconnection of the Antonio Guiteras plant from the electrical system, authorities reported, which has aggravated the crisis of electricity generation and distribution on the island, causing power outages in Havana and other cities.In the United States, Democratic congressmen called on President Joe Biden to help Cuba and eliminate "any relevant sanctions" to speed up the response to the catastrophe.Editing: Emilio GomezRecent bans force doctors to deny termination of pregnancy19 min ago |Mexico CityThe accident was recorded on Insurgentes Avenue and North Axis 1 in the Buenavista neighborhood35 min ago |Mexico CityAgency sources reveal that the arrest occurred today at noon49 min ago |Mexico CityAccording to agency sources, the arrest occurred at noon today.49 min ago |Mexico City19 min ago / Mexico City3 hrs ago / Nevada, United States3 hrs ago / Washington, United States3 hrs ago / Cleveland, United States3 hrs ago / New York, United States4 hrs ago / Los Angeles, United States