Explosion at Jose Cuervo Tequila Factory in Mexico Kills Six
The blast at the historic La Rojeña plant triggered a massive fire, causing evacuations and extensive damage.
- The explosion occurred during maintenance work, sending a tank flying 656 feet into the air.
- Six workers were confirmed dead, and two others were injured, one seriously.
- The fire ignited three additional tanks, each with a capacity of over 200,000 liters of tequila.
- Fifty firefighters responded to the scene, with cleanup efforts continuing into the next day.
- The cause of the explosion remains under investigation by Jalisco authorities.