A basic view of a structure on fire at the South African Parliament precinct in Cape Town on January 2, 2022.
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A blaze appeared at the South African parliament early on Sunday, with flames breaking from the roofing system of a structure and a plume of smoke that might be seen from miles away, and after numerous hours firemens had actually partly included the fire.
By mid-morning, smoke was still rippling from among the numerous structures that comprise the parliament complex in the legal capital, Cape Town.
“The fire has been contained in the Old Wing. Firefighters are currently trying to control the fire in the New Wing, where the fire has affected the National Assembly Chamber,” parliament stated in a declaration.
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia De Lille informed press reporters there were no reports of any injuries. The reason for the blaze was not yet understood.
Jean-Pierre Smith, a Cape Town mayoral committee member accountable for security and security, informed press reporters that firemens had actually discovered fractures on the wall and the roofing system in one location had actually collapsed.
Some 60 firemens and 12 fire-fighting lorries and tools, consisting of a sky lift hydraulic platform, were on website attempting to consist of the fire, he stated.
Thick smoke rippled from the roofing system of the National Assembly structure and from the entryway as emergency situation services sprayed water inside.
The fire began in a workplace complex and spread towards a fitness center right before 6 a.m.
