Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Two Young Brothers in Akyem Oda

A devastating fire broke out last Sunday night in Akyem Oda, claiming the lives of two young brothers and leaving their family in shock and mourning. The fire, suspected to have been ignited by a brazing torch, also caused injuries to three other family members and extensive property damage.

The victims, identified as Clement Agyei, 6, and Desmond Karikari Agyei, 4, were students at the Ridge Experimental Basic School in Oda. Their mother, Madam Bernice Karikari, a 36-year-old hairdresser, along with her daughters Ereka Gyekyewaa, 14, and Blessing Agyeiwaa, 9, managed to escape the inferno but sustained injuries in the process.

Eyewitnesses recounted the horror of the incident, with one neighbor, Madam Mary Brew, initially mistaking the cries for help as a burglary attempt. The blaze quickly spread, engulfing the house before bystanders could intervene.

Despite courageous attempts to douse the flames, the fire raged uncontrollably until the arrival of firefighters. Tragically, by then, it was too late to save Clement and Desmond, who were trapped in their bedroom.

The Oda Municipal Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Mr. Daniel Amoako, confirmed the incident and assured that an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

Madam Karikari and her surviving daughters received medical treatment at the Oda Government Hospital and have been discharged. The bodies of the two young brothers await autopsy at the hospital morgue as the community grapples with the heartbreaking loss.

This tragic event serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of fire safety

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