They reveal the identity of the 14 disappeared in the fire at the Matanzas Supertanker Base
According to a press conference reported by Dr. Jorge González Pérez, who was in charge of the multidisciplinary group in charge of the search and identification of these people, it was not possible to absolutely identify the remains of the victims.
August 18, 2022 14:08:45
The names of the 14 people who disappeared after the explosion of the second tank at the Matanzas Super Tanker Base, in the early hours of August 6, were released this Thursday.
As reported at a press conference yesterday by Dr. Jorge González Pérez, who was in charge of the multidisciplinary group in charge of the search and identification, it was not possible to absolutely identify the remains of the victims.
The President of the Cuban Society of Legal Medicine explained that, as a result of the expert work around tank 51 (known as tank two), 754 small bone fragments were recovered, divided into 14 groups, which were transferred to the laboratory for analysis. characterization.
But it was impossible to carry out the comparison of prints, analysis of the teeth, or DNA analysis; due to the high temperatures to which the remains were subjected; a conclusion endorsed by the international experts consulted. That is, it cannot be established to which person they belong.
The control and extinction of the fire at the Matanzas Supertanker Base constituted a heroic act in which personal and collective courage prevailed and meant a new epic for our people.
As a fair tribute to those who fell in the line of duty, the President of the Republic of Cuba agreed to decree Official Duel, from 06:00 on August 18 until 12:00 at night on August 19, 2022 .
During the validity of the Official Duel, the Lone Star Flag must be hoisted at half-staff in public buildings and military institutions.
Added to the list of deceased, which amounts to a total of 16: the first water tank operator Juan Carlos Santana Garrido, from the Camilo Cienfuegos Oil Refinery Fire Department, and the young officer Elier Manuel Correa Aguilar, Chief of a professional firefighter car at the Matanzas Airport Command.
IDENTITY OF THOSE DISAPPEARED IN THE LINE OF DUTY FIRE
1. Adriano Rodríguez Gutiérrez, soldier, Matanzas

Adriano Rodríguez Gutiérrez, soldier, Matanzas Photo: Granma

2. Andy Mitchel Ramos Sotolongo, First Lieutenant, Havana

Andy Mitchel Ramos Sotolongo, First Lieutenant, Havana Photo: Granma
3. Areskys Quintero Orta, Captain, Mayabeque

Areskys Quintero Orta, Captain, Mayabeque Photo: Granma
4. Dios del Nazco Vargas, First Noncommissioned Officer, Matanzas

Diosdel Nazco Vargas, First Noncommissioned Officer, Matanzas Photo: Granma
5. Fabián Naranjo Núñez, soldier, Matanzas

Fabián Naranjo Núñez, soldier, Matanzas Photo: Granma
6. Leo Alejandro Doval Pérez de Prado, soldier, Matanzas

Leo Alejandro Doval Pérez de Prado, soldier, Matanzas Photo: Granma
7. Luis Angel Alvarez Leyva, Matanzas

Luis Ángel Álvarez Leyva, Matanzas Photo: Granma
8. Luis Raul Aguilar Zamora, Havana

Luis Raúl Aguilar Zamora, Havana Photo: Granma
9. Michel Rodríguez Roman, soldier, Mayabeque

Michel Rodríguez Román, soldier, Mayabeque Photo: Granma
10. Osley Marante Guerra, Havana

Osley Marante Guerra, Havana Photo: Granma
11. Osmani Blasco Sosa, Mayabeque

Osmani Blasco Sosa, Mayabeque Photo: Granma
12. Pablo Angel Lopez Martell, Matanzas

Pablo Ángel López Martell, Matanzas Photo: Granma
13. Raciel Alonso Martinez Naranjo, Havana

Raciel Alonso Martínez Naranjo, Havana Photo: Granma
14. Rolando Oviedo Sosa, Mayabeque

Rolando Oviedo Sosa, Mayabeque Photo: Granma