PUNE, May 19 -- Eight persons, including a child, were killed in a massive fire at a factory in Akkalkot Road MIDC area of Solapur on Sunday, officials said. Prima facie, a short circuit triggered the blaze around 3:45 am at Central Textile Mills, that manufactures Solapuri Chaddar and towels. The factory was a ground-plus-two-storeyed structure. The deceased have been identified as Usman Mansuri (87), owner of the company; Anas Mansuri (24); Sika Mansuri (24); Yusuf Mansuri (1.5); Ayesha Bagwan (45); and factory workers Mehtab Bagwan (51), Hina Bagwan (35), and Salman Bagwan (18). While trying to douse the fire, Rakesh Salunkhe, chief of Solapur Municipal Corporation's fire department, and another two firefighters sustained injuries.P7...