Tequila Factory Explosion Death Toll Rises to Six

Rescue teams in Mexico have found another body at a tequila distillery a day after an explosion and fire, bringing the death toll to six. Two workers were also injured.

Rescue teams in Mexico have found another body at a tequila distillery a day after an explosion and fire, bringing the death toll to six. Two workers were also injured.

The factory belongs to the Jose Cuervo company, one of Mexico's most famous tequila brands. The local civil defense posted on X that the latest body was found in a waste area where large containers had collapsed.

Tequila Factory Explosion Death Toll Rises to Six

The company on Tuesday said the explosion occurred as employees were carrying out maintenance work. Authorities on Tuesday night said the situation was under control, but on Wednesday morning a fire broke out in a storage area with cardboard and other materials.

The town of Tequila is about 375 miles northwest of Mexico City. Overlooked by a volcano and surrounded by plantations of agave, the plant from which the liquor is produced, life in the municipality of 40,000 residents revolves around tequila production and the tourism it generates.

Tequila Factory Explosion Death Toll Rises to Six

The explosion occurred at around 6:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a cloud of smoke rising from the factory.

The injured workers were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

Tequila is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant. It is produced in the Mexican state of Jalisco, and is one of the country's most famous exports.

The Jose Cuervo company is one of the largest tequila producers in Mexico. It was founded in 1795 and is now owned by the Becle family.

The company's tequila is sold in over 100 countries around the world. It is one of the most popular tequila brands in the United States.

The explosion at the Jose Cuervo factory has raised concerns about the safety of tequila production. The industry is highly regulated, but accidents do happen.

In 2015, a fire at a tequila factory in Jalisco killed nine people. The cause of that fire was never determined.

The explosion at the Jose Cuervo factory is a tragedy for the victims and their families. It is also a reminder of the potential dangers involved in tequila production.