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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Fire at Cuba Fuel Plant

A fire happened at Cuba's fuel plant on Friday. The fire was in a warehouse. Firefighters stopped the fire fast. But, it made energy problems worse. Cuba already has little fuel.

The plant is called Nico Lopez. The fire did not stop work for long. Most work started again. This event makes Cuba's energy problems worse. The country has many power cuts. Buses and trains do not run much. This is because there is not enough fuel.

Many people in Cuba feel this problem. Some hotels are closed. Schools changed their times. Some workers now work four days a week. Even hospitals have fewer staff.

The United States has rules. These rules make it hard for Cuba to buy oil. Venezuela, a main oil helper, also has problems.

The fire shows Cuba's energy is not strong. The United Nations leader said Cuba could have big problems. Energy is very important. This fire will make things harder for people. Cuba needs help to get more energy.

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