Massive Explosion at Hotel in Cuba.

[Donald H]

Massive explosion destroys hotel in Cuba

A massive explosion ripped through Havana’s Saratoga Hotel on Friday, destroying multiple floors of the building

www.rt.com

Still too early to identify the source of the explosion but certainly an incident for speculation on it being an act of war.

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

Massive explosion destroys hotel in Cuba

A massive explosion ripped through Havana’s Saratoga Hotel on Friday, destroying multiple floors of the building

www.rt.com

Still too early to identify the source of the explosion but certainly an incident for speculation on it being an act of war.

Was Raul in there I hope

 

[Ghost1776]

Let the summer of rage begin , but go listen to msm i’m sure CNN will tell you all the real story bahahahahha. Or abc, cbs, msn, msnbc……… if you only knew the lies Fed to you .

 

[eagle1462010]

And the op speculates it as an act of War.

Lmao

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

I ate a ton of those red beans once. Damned they were so good but my Ass was celebtating 7/4 for a week

I love the beans...but in my old age...I just can't anymore...it's horrendous.

Fed

Cuba has been on the bad boy list for over 60 years now
It amazes me those commies still hang on.
Awaiting our media's response as well.

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

I love the beans...but in my old age...I just can't anymore...it's horrendous.


Cuba has been on the bad boy list for over 60 years now
It amazes me those commies still hang on.
Awaiting our media's response as well.

They ruined the very fine cigar industry there. Plus side are the Dominicans learned to really grow some fine smoke and construct good ceeegars

 

[Donald H]

And the op speculates it as an act of War.

Lmao

It seemed to me a good idea to speculate. And it's turned out to be getting some reactions that indicate some are entertaining the possibility.

Some explosion that has taken out three floors!

I'm wondering already if any non act of war or terrorist attack has equaled the destruction?

 

[Ralph Norton]

Massive explosion destroys hotel in Cuba

A massive explosion ripped through Havana’s Saratoga Hotel on Friday, destroying multiple floors of the building

www.rt.com

Still too early to identify the source of the explosion but certainly an incident for speculation on it being an act of war.

An "act of war"?
What country do you suppose wants to go to war with Cuba?

 

[Donald H]

An "act of war"?
What country do you suppose wants to go to war with Cuba?

Thanks for asking.

I don't know if it's Havana's highest end hotel of not, but that's also relevant if we assume that both China and Russia were there for talks with Cuba on military matters?

Could we speculate on America opening another front against Russia and/or China?

There's not much doubt that the explosive has caused major damage.

A bomb being planted by a Cuban? An act of terrorism by an enemy of Cuba?

 

[Donald H]

Drama Queen

Interesting reply in that it's consistent with the military mindset. Being the drama queen is worth it, for the kind of responses we'll be getting.

This could be the kind of incident in which we'll never know. We may need to decide on which side is telling the truth. How's that for drama?

 

[eagle1462010]

But you have to admit there are attacks going on esp. with our food supply.

Look at the Walmart distribution centers that were torched.

Or its a gas explosion in the kitchen

 

[eagle1462010]

Interesting reply in that it's consistent with the military mindset. Being the drama queen is worth it, for the kind of responses we'll be getting.

Lol proving my point

 

[Donald H]

Or its a gas explosion in the kitchen

Thanks for turning to speculation.
Could a gas explosion in the kitchen destroy three floors?

 

[Ralph Norton]

Thanks for asking.

I don't know if it's Havana's highest end hotel of not, but that's also relevant if we assume that both China and Russia were there for talks with Cuba on military matters?

Could we speculate on America opening another front against Russia and/or China?

There's not much doubt that the explosive has caused major damage.

A bomb being planted by a Cuban? An act of terrorism by an enemy of Cuba?

My point is that if we compiled a list of possible causes for this explosion ranked by probability, "act of war" would rightly be way down on the list.

 

[Donald H]

My point is that if we compiled a list of possible causes for this explosion ranked by probability, "act of war" would rightly be way down on the list.

Thanks for the turn to speculating on the incident!

I'm wondering what explanations could be the most probable.

The reported amount of damage so far leaves me with only a terrorist bomb.

I can't go any further than that for now. We don't even know if there were Russian or Chinese diplomats in the hotel. Or Raul Castro?

So I'll leave this one to the speculators for a while.

 

[Esdraelon]

Thanks for turning to speculation.
Could a gas explosion in the kitchen destroy three floors?

The report stated that the hotel was mostly unoccupied. With few around to notice a gas leak before it spreads, yeah, it could bring a building down. How old is this structure? A very old, ill-maintained structure could be part of the picture as well.

 

[Donald H]

The report stated that the hotel was mostly unoccupied. With few around to notice a gas leak before it spreads, yeah, it could bring a building down. How old is this structure? A very old, ill-maintained structure could be part of the picture as well.

Thanks for your speculation.
I think the building is quite old and that brings up the question for me of it probably not being of woodframe construction, and hence could be mor structurally sound.
The story of it bein unoccupied will be interesting to follow as a posibility.

 

[Donald H]

News from Al Jazeera:

‘It was horrible’: At least 22 killed in Havana hotel explosion

Cuban president’s office says preliminary investigation indicates blast at Hotel Saratoga was caused by gas leak.

www.aljazeera.com

Preliminary investigations are suggesting a gas leak.
8 dead and many injured.

 

[Donald H]

Quote from Al Jazeera link:

The five-star, 96-room hotel in Old Havana has two bars, two restaurants and a rooftop pool, according to its website.

The hotel was remodelled by a British company after the fall of the Soviet Union and was considered the place to go for visiting government officials and celebrities for many years.

 

[eagle1462010]

Thanks for turning to speculation.
Could a gas explosion in the kitchen destroy three floors?

LOL

A minute ago you were speculating an ACT of War and then say I'm guilty of Speculating a gas explosion.