Parliament is on fire again.
The news of the reignited flames comes shortly after the flames were contained earlier today. The initial fire began yesterday morning, January 2. A suspected arsonist has been connected to the fire and is set to appear in court tomorrow, January 4.
Also Read: Alleged Parliament arsonist to appear in court on Tuesday
HOW IS OUR PARLIAMENT ON FIRE AGAIN?? pic.twitter.com/lVNCGulx8R
— texx (@texxonfire) January 3, 2022
The roof of the National Assembly building is now on fire. The blaze appeared contained earlier today. #Parliament pic.twitter.com/nyNIq5VnLQ
— GroundUp (@GroundUp_News) January 3, 2022
Looks like parliament is on fire again. pic.twitter.com/qUVVyIBWPu
— Alexander Parker (@thealexparker) January 3, 2022
It is the roof of the National Assembly that is burning tragically as multiple reports express.
The City of Cape Town’s fire and rescue services have confirmed that firefighters are currently attending to a massive fire on the roof of the National Assembly, as per News24.
This is a developing story.
Picture: Moloto Mothapo