A tragic incident unfolded at a tequila distillery in Mexico, resulting in the loss of six lives and injuries to two workers. The factory, owned by the renowned Jose Cuervo company, experienced an explosion and fire that shook the town of Tequila, located approximately 600 kilometers northwest of Mexico City.
The explosion occurred during routine maintenance work, according to a statement released by the company. While authorities initially believed the situation was contained, a fire erupted in a storage area the following morning, fueled by cardboard and other materials.