12 people have died in a fire at a textile factory in Moscow.

It is understood three children including a baby died in the blaze.

According to the BBC it engulfed the 33,000 square foot building and took over five hours to bring under control.

Russian officials say the victims were migrant workers who had been living and working in the building.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but authorities have not yet ruled out arson.