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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.
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