A fire erupts at the South African parliament in Cape Town with images showing flames coming from the roof of the building and a plume of smoke that could be seen from some miles away
The Houses of Parliament in Cape Town consist of three sections, including the original and oldest building that was completed in 1884. Firefighters were present at the building as large flames and a huge column of smoke were seen at around 0530GMT on Sunday.
"The roof has caught fire and the National Assembly building is also on fire," a spokesperson for the city's emergency services said, requesting reinforcements at the scene. "The fire is not under control and cracks in the walls of the building have been reported," he added. In pictures: Fire breaks out in the South African parliament building. Firefighters are present at the building, as large flames and a huge column of smoke was seen around Cape Town
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