A devastating fire has broken out in Driefontein, Wellington in the Western Cape. In several videos posted on Facebook, helicopters are seen transporting water to douse the fire.
The extent of the fire is not yet known but no injuries or damages to any properties nearby have been reported.
Meanwhile, the dean of the cathedral, Reverend Michael Weeder alleged that Sunday’s fire at the St George’s Cathedral in Wale Street Cape Town was an act of arson.
“The fire was an act of arson. It appears that a lit piece of cotton 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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