Tragedy struck a tequila distillery in Mexico, owned by the famous Jose Cuervo company, as a deadly explosion and fire claimed six lives and injured two workers. The latest victim was discovered in a waste area where large containers had collapsed.
The incident occurred during maintenance work, causing chaos at the factory. Despite initial reports of the situation being under control, a fire broke out the following morning in a storage area filled with cardboard and other flammable materials.
A Mexican flag waves in front of The National Palace, the office of the president, in Mexico City’s main square, the Zocalo, at sunrise, April 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
The town of Tequila, nestled 375 miles northwest of Mexico City, thrives on tequila production and the tourism it attracts. Surrounded by agave plantations and watched over by a looming volcano, it embodies the essence of Mexican culture and industry.
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