Despite the fire, the police commander reported that they were able to rescue a 60-year-old man and an 18-year-old boy who were in the house at the time of the incident.
The two survivors had minor burns and were rushed to Longisa Level Four hospital in Bomet County where they are receiving treatment.
At the same time, the bodies of the deceased were taken to the same hospital mortuary for preservation awaiting a postmortem.
Mutoro said police are carrying out investigations to ascertain the real cause of the fire and the value of the property destroyed.
The police boss assured the members of the public that thorough investigations will be carried out to reveal what could have caused the fire.
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