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On the afternoon of the 5th local time, the crude oil storage tank of an oil reserve base in Matanzas Province, Cuba, was struck by lightning and caused a fire. Since then, the fire has caused 4 explosions in another surrounding oil storage tank. As of the afternoon of the 6th local time, the accident has caused 1 death, 121 injuries, 17 firefighters missing, and about 1900 people have been evacuated.
At noon local time on the 7th, according to the latest news from the health department of the Palestinian Gaza Strip, since the afternoon of the 5th, the military operation launched by the Israeli army has caused 31 deaths and 265 injuries in the Gaza Strip. Among the dead were 4 women and 6 children.
On the 5th local time, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Middle East Affairs, Vennesland, issued a statement saying that he was deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
The fire at the Cuban oil reserve base has killed 1 and injured 121
The reporter came to the scene of the fire accident at the Oil Reserve Base in Matanzas Province, and the picture could see that the fire was still very fierce, and the billowing black smoke was straight into the sky. It is understood that this oil reserve base has a total of 8 crude oil storage tanks, each crude oil storage tank volume of 50,000 cubic meters, can store 50 million liters of crude oil, there are currently two crude oil storage tanks have caught fire.
On the afternoon of August 5, local time, the first crude oil storage tank that caught fire had 50% of the oil storage capacity, about 26,000 cubic meters. In the early morning of the 6th, the second crude oil storage tank had four explosions, and the fire is still continuing.
The fire continued to spread 24 hours after burning, and the risk of explosions in other surrounding crude oil storage tanks was not ruled out. At the same time, high temperatures make fire fighting more difficult.
At a fire station about 2 kilometers from the scene of the fire, some firefighters and Red Cross personnel gathered here to wait for support for relief and rescue efforts. Helicopters can be seen in the air to and from the fire site to transport water for disaster relief. In fact, for safety reasons, private vehicles are banned from here. At the scene, the reporter got the news that the third crude oil storage tank was also in danger of explosion.
After the fire accident, the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, President Diazcanel, and Prime Minister Mareiro arrived in Matanzas Province to direct the rescue. Mexico, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Bolivia and other countries have said they will provide assistance to Cuba.
Cuba: Crude oil storage tank explosion is powerful Local residents are worried
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The fire at cuba's oil reserve base was so powerful and destructive that some witnesses still look back on it, fearing that the fire would affect the local environment and energy supplies.
Local residents are also concerned that the fires will pollute the environment in the vicinity. In addition, Cuba has recently suffered an energy crisis, and many places have had to cut power or impose power curtailment measures, and this fire may further exacerbate the situation of energy shortages.
Residents of Matanzas, Cuba: I am concerned that the smoke will cause environmental pollution, and the residents here have been evacuated, but the residents of other places nearby will also be affected.
Resident of Matanzas, Cuba: I am also worried about further loss of oil, our country is already suffering from an energy crisis, and worse, we have a power outage here, and many people have been affected.
Palestinian health sector:
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed 31 people and injured 265 others
At noon local time on the 7th, according to the latest news from the health department of the Palestinian Gaza Strip, since the afternoon of the 5th, the military operation launched by the Israeli army has caused 31 deaths and 265 injuries in the Gaza Strip. Among the dead were 4 women and 6 children.
United Nations Special Envoy for the Middle East:
Deeply concerned about the escalation of the situation in Gaza
On August 5, local time, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Middle East Affairs, Vennesland, issued a statement saying that he was deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Vennesland said at least 10 Palestinians had died in Israeli airstrikes, including a five-year-old child. He was deeply saddened by that and stressed that any attack against civilians was unjustified. Vennesland said the continued escalation of the situation was dangerous and he called on all parties to avoid further escalation.
The Statement said the United Nations is in full contact with all parties concerned in an attempt to avoid further clashes and to avoid devastating consequences for civilians.
Many places condemned Israel's attack on Gaza
On August 7, local time, the Qatari Foreign Ministry issued a statement strongly condemning the attacks of the Israel Defense Forces on the Palestinian Gaza Strip and the intrusion of dozens of settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of Israeli security personnel.
Qatar reaffirmed its firm position of support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the preservation of the two-State solution and relevant United Nations resolutions. Qatar warned that the Israeli action would lead to an escalation of the situation and trigger a new wave of violence. Qatar calls on the international community to take action to prevent the further escalation of the conflict.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement on the 7th, strongly condemning Israel's attack on Gaza. The statement noted that new crimes committed by Israel will provoke stubborn Palestinian resistance.
The statement also pointed out that the normalization of relations between some Arab countries and Israel will not only not guarantee Israel's security, but will increase the anti-Israel forces of regional countries. The statement stressed that Iran would fully support the Palestinian people and called on international human rights organizations and institutions to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people and not to remain silent about Israeli crimes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Overseas Chinese of Mauritania issued a statement on the 7th, condemning the Israeli military's continued attack on the Gaza Strip and pointing out that the Israeli army's behavior seriously violated international law and relevant resolutions.
The statement stressed that Mauritania expressed its support and solidarity with the Palestinian people and called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities in a resolute manner to resolutely put an end to the violent acts of the Israeli army and to guarantee the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. In accordance with international law and the Arab Peace Initiative, joint efforts should be made to promote an early settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
On August 7, local time, the Moroccan Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling on both The Palestinian and Israeli sides to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation and deterioration of the situation in Gaza and to avoid undermining regional peace and stability.
The statement said morocco supports the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and hopes that the Palestinian and Israeli sides will resolve the conflict through peaceful means.
On the 6th local time, the Syrian Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing its continued support for the Palestinian people and demanding that Israel be responsible for the escalation of the situation in the Gaza Strip.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry said Israel's aggression and criminal acts against innocent people in the Gaza Strip confirmed that Israel is a brutal and racist entity. Syria reaffirms its continued support for the Palestinian people and calls upon all Palestinian peoples to unite against Israeli aggression. Syria believes that Israel should be held responsible for the escalation of the dangerous situation and that Israeli officials should be held accountable for the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed.
Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on August 6 local time, saying that it strongly condemned Israel's recent attack on the Gaza Strip and caused the loss of palestinian civilians, including children.
The statement noted that this recent Israeli act was indeed a flagrant disregard for international law and many humanitarian principles. Malaysia calls on the international community to urgently exert maximum pressure on Israel to put an immediate end to their aggression and aggression against the Palestinians.
The statement stressed that Malaysia reaffirms its unwavering support for and solidarity with the Palestinian people and their cause of freedom from Israeli occupation.
On August 6, local time, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued a statement strongly condemning "Israel's aggression against the Gaza Strip" and calling on the international community to intervene quickly and "immediately stop such aggression."
The statement urged the international community to pressure Israel to "abide by UNITED Nations resolutions" and "protect Palestinian civilians who have suffered from Israel's siege."
On the evening of August 5, local time, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning the attacks launched by the Israeli military on the Palestinian Gaza Strip on the same day, and pointed out that the act clearly violated international conventions and relevant resolutions.
The statement stressed Algeria's full solidarity with the Palestinian people and called on the international community, including the United Nations, to shoulder its responsibilities and resolutely put an end to such acts of violence by the Israeli army in order to guarantee the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
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