A devastating fire outbreak that occurred at the Kabisayu Electoral Area in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region has claimed the lives of two males.

A statement signed by the Jasikan Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Justice Kelly Ayitevi, said the incident happened on Tuesday at approximately 2023 hours.

The statement further said that another elderly woman sustained severe injuries and is in critical condition.

It noted that emergency services were immediately alerted, and response teams were deployed to the scene to help with excavation and medical support.

The statement said investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire outbreak and assess the extent of damage to properties.