# Montebello Distillery explosion in Guadeloupe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montebello-distillery-explosion-in-guadeloupe
> Updated: 2026-07-26T19:55:47.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

On 24 July 2026 a boiler explosion tore through the historic Montebello rum distillery in Petit‑Bourg, Guadeloupe, injuring five workers with severe burns and fractures. Emergency services responded, a crisis cell was activated and psychological support was offered to staff. Production was halted while authorities began assessing the cause.

Two days later, the death toll rose as a 29‑year‑old production director was confirmed dead, becoming the second fatality. A fifth victim remained in critical condition. Prosecutors opened a homicide and workplace‑injury investigation, and environmental experts were called in to assist in determining the blast’s origins.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-26: Guadeloupe Distillery Explosion Claims Second Victim

A second death, a 29‑year‑old production director, was confirmed after an explosion at Montebello distillery in Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe, with a severe injury also reported. A homicide and workplace‑injury probe

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guadeloupe-distillery-explosion-claims-second-victim

### 2026-07-24: Montebello Distillery Explosion in Guadeloupe Injures Five Seriously

A boiler exploded at Montebello distillery in Guadeloupe, seriously injuring five people and leaving twelve unharmed; emergency crews responded and production was stopped.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montebello-distillery-explosion-in-guadeloupe-injures-five-seriously

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