Factory Owner, Boss Arrested in Fire Case
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The owner and manager of a floor polish factory that exploded, killing 11 workers, have been arrested on suspicion that they locked the employees in the factory, police said. The pair could face murder and other charges, a police spokesman said. A fire broke out in the small brick building in Lenasia late Friday, causing an explosion when it spread to gas containers.
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