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Brugal rum distillery fire injures two employees
A fire that broke out at the Brugal rum distillery in the Dominican Republic last week has injured two employees.
Brugal rum is owned by Scottish spirits group Edrington
According to a press release posted on the Casa Brugal website, the fire broke out on the morning of Thursday 14 February in one of the Puerto Plata site’s warehouses.
The blaze was completely extinguished two days later on the morning of Saturday 16 February. The company said more than 50% of the debris has been removed.
During attempts to put out the fire, 12 firefighters and two Brugal employees were “affected in different circumstances” and received medical attention instantly. Some firefighters were affected by smoke inhalation.
Employee Francis José González suffered a broken ankle after being hit by a forklift and will undergo surgery.
The statement continued: “Thanks to the rapid action of the firemen and rescue workers, their professionalism and the operation followed to prevent the flames from expanding, the fire was controlled, impacting only one of our warehouses.”
Brugal rum is owned by Scottish spirits firm Edrington, which produces Scotch whisky brands The Macallan, The Famous Grouse and Highland Park.
Last month, a fire broke out at Rémy Cointreau’s Mount Gay Rum distillery in Barbados after flames engulfed a tank containing 150,000 gallons of alcohol.