Six other factory employees were injured, with three in critical condition and are admitted to Kilembe Mines hospital.
Jean-Micheal Pons, the country chief executive officer Hima Cement, said in a statement, that operations at the factory have since been suspended as the company takes stock of the incident and ensures that the after-effects are fully contained.
According to Hima Cement management and police, the fire was sparked off during installation works near a light diesel oil tank.Â
