An explosion at a Jose Cuervo tequila plant in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, has resulted in the deaths of at least six workers and injured two others. The blast occurred at a 500,000-liter tank at the Rojeña plant, operated by Becle, the world’s largest tequila producer. The explosion led to a fire that spread to three additional tanks, each with a capacity of 219,000 liters.
Local authorities and emergency services reported that the fire was contained by company personnel and the response teams, which included at least 40 firefighters and civil protection officers. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
The town of Tequila, known for its distilleries and as a popular tourist destination, experienced the evacuation of tourists due to the incident. A secondary fire broke out in a storage area for cardboard and other materials the following morning but was quickly controlled with no additional risks reported.
Casa Cuervo has stated that it is cooperating with the investigation and will implement enhanced safety measures at its facilities. The incident highlights the significance of the tequila industry in Jalisco, a major producer of agave, the primary ingredient in tequila, which is also a key driver of local tourism.
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