Cape Town police will investigate the circumstances surrounding a fire in the basement of the St George’s Cathedral in Wale Street Cape Town on Sunday, 6 February.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut, at around 01:53 a member of the public noticed the fire and alerted the security on duty.
“The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. A case of arson has been registered and arrests are yet to be made,” Traut said.
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Meanwhile, the dean of the cathedral, Reverend Michael Weeder alleged that the fire was an act of arson.
“The fire was an act of arson. It appears that a lit piece of cotton/gauze was thrown through the small, barred window near the steps leading up to the cathedral’s Wale Street entrance. Someone was spotted running away from the cathedral.
“The burglar bar had to be broken so that the firefighters could gain access. The cloister area door also had to be broken open as at one stage, the firefighters thought the fire was actually inside the cathedral. A police docket has been opened and an investigation, “Weeder said.
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