Aug 13 (Reuters) - Semafo Inc SMF.TO :
* SEMAFO: ARMED INCIDENT IN EST REGION
* SAYS FIVE GENDARMES AND ONE SUB-CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE LOST THEIR LIVES IN INCIDENT
* SAYS OPERATIONS AT BOUNGOU MINE WERE NOT AFFECTED
* SAYS ARMED INCIDENT OCCURRED BETWEEN TOWN OF FADA AND BOUNGOU MINE SITE IN EST REGION OF BURKINA FASO
* SAYS WILL BE INCREASING SECURITY MEASURES, CONTINUE TO CLOSELY MONITOR SITUATION IN BURKINA FASO