7 killed in east China's factory fire

Seven people were killed in a factory fire in east China's Jiangsu Province on Monday, according to local sources, Xinhua reports.

The fire broke out in the Tiantianrun Textile & Technology Co., Ltd. in the city of Wuxi at about 6:30 p.m. Monday. Seven people were found dead after rescue work ended.

The company, with a history of more than 20 years, is a big yarn manufacturer selling products in both domestic market and overseas. Cause of the accident is being investigated.