Factory explosion leaves 2 dead in Cangzhou city

Two people were killed in a fire accident that occurred at a factory in Cangzhou city, Hebei province on Thursday morning, according to a statement by the county's emergency management bureau.

The fire disaster happened at around 11 am in the Eastern Development Zone of Dongguang county. During the incident, there was an explosion, resulting in two deaths, the statement said on Thursday afternoon.

The cause of the accident is currently being investigated. The people overseeing the factory are being held by local public security organs during the investigation.