Cuba: Explosion injures at least one person at Hotel Caribbean in Havana Feb. 13

Event

Emergency crews have deployed to Havana's Hotel Caribbean, located at the intersection of Paseo de Marti and Calle Colon, after an explosion at the site injured at least one person Feb. 13. Officials did not immediately announce the cause of the blast, though initial reports indicate it may have been caused by a gas leak. Authorities have evacuated guests from the hotel and closed surrounding streets to vehicular traffic.

A heightened security presence and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the area over the coming hours as response operations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Reconfirm business appointments near the scene of the blast. Heed the instructions of emergency personnel.