South African firefighters contain the fire that ravaged the country's parliament after strong winds had reignited the blaze
Completed in 1884, the historic section is where parliament keeps treasures including around 4,000 heritage and artworks, some dating back to the 17th century.
"Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze that erupted late yesterday afternoon just before five," firefighters spokesman Jermaine Carelse told AFP news agency on Tuesday. "This morning, just before five, there was a small flare but firefighters managed to extinguish that blaze," he said, adding that some 20 firefighters remained on the scene to monitor the situation throughout the day.
The fire started at around 5:00 am Sunday in the wood-panelled older part of the complex -- a section that once housed South Africa's first parliament.Completed in 1884, the historic section is where parliament keeps treasures including around 4,000 heritage and artworks, some dating back to the 17th century.
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