2024-07-27 08:26:00
Less than 24 hours after an explosion that left six dead and two wounded at the tequila factory Jose Cuervoanother fire was reported yesterday morning, so emergency services dealt with the flames generated by the new explosion.
Tuesday’s accident in La Rojeña caused an explosion in a still at the tequila factory Jose Cuervo, in the municipality of Tequila, Jalisco.
And yesterday a new fire broke out in a storage area for cardboard and other materials, so the fire reached a 200-liter drum thatwhich contained raw material residues.
Jalisco Firefighters, as well as units of civil protection y police officers They were removing debris when the new accident occurred, which was attended to immediately without any further injuries being reported.
However, it raised alarm among the population of the municipality of Tequila and with the national and foreign tourists who visit this tourist destination during this holiday period.
During the operations, the body of one person was found, bringing the death toll to six.
A CONTAINER FLEW
According to reports from state authorities, the incident involved the explosion of a tanker, followed by the fire of three others, each with a capacity of 219 thousand liters of raw material.
The accident caused panic among the local population and the hundreds of visitors who come to the magical town in Jalisco and who had to be evacuated while the area was made safe.
Last night it was reported that the Federal electricity commission (CFE) restored services in the area and carried out repair work on the damaged infrastructure.
While, Raven House reiterated that the safety of its employees, neighbors and visitors is a priority, so strict security protocols will be reinforced in each of its facilities.
Following the events, the company’s employees, as well as visitors and neighbors, were evacuated immediately and in accordance with health protection protocols. Jose Cuervo House.
Tequila Day suspended
Tequila Day was cancelled due to the pair of accidents that occurred in Jose Cuervo House and claimed the lives of six people.
LThe National Chamber of the Tequila Industry reported that the event was suspended to ensure the safety of those attending.
The celebrations will include a commemorative bottle presentation and other activities, which will be rescheduled.
“We would like to inform you that the press conference and other activities related to the Celebration Tequila Day events are cancelled.
“This is because the National Chamber of the Tequila Industry The agency will be attentive to any requests that may be made in relation to the regrettable events reported this afternoon by the press,” the agency reported.
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