A fire that ripped through parliament in Cape Town on Sunday has again erupted.
A fire destroyed parts of parliament last week. (Maryam Adams)
A fire that ripped through parliament in Cape Town on Sunday has again erupted.
"[The] fire has just re-emerged and it's now engulfing the entire roof of the National Assembly. It's inexplicable, as we thought it's been put out completely,” said parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo on Monday afternoon.
Smoke billows into the air on Monday after a fire at the parliament building reignited, seemingly by winds that were beginning to pick up. (Maryam Adams)
A reignited blaze at the parliament building had "completely engulfed" the roof, according to parliamentary spokesman Moloto Mothapo. (Maryam Adams)
Tourists taking pictures of Table Mountain with parliament burning in the foreground. (Aron Hyman)
The fire at the parliamentary building was not yet under control on Monday afternoon, said JP Smith, MMC for safety and security. (Maryam Adams)
Smoke billowing from parliament behind St Geroge's Cathedral. (Aron Hyman)
A fire broke out at the parliament building in Cape Town on Sunday. (Moloto Mothapo via Twitter)
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