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South Africa: Parliament fire in Cape Town

2022-01-02T07:54:18.335Z


IN PICTURES - The fire broke out on Sunday morning in the main Parliament building. The city's emergency services have called for reinforcements.


A major fire broke out on Sunday morning at the seat of the South African Parliament in Cape Town.

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The roof has caught fire and the National Assembly building is also on fire,

" said a spokesperson for the City's emergency services, who asked for reinforcements on the spot.

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The fire is not under control and cracks in the walls of the building have been reported,

" he added.

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The fire that is spreading in the floors broke out around 3:30 GMT.

By early morning, flames and a thick column of smoke were visible above the building.

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The city of Cape Town was already the victim of a major fire in April.

A fire on Table Mountain overlooking the coastal town had spread and destroyed treasures in the prestigious Cape Town University library below.

Source: lefigaro

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