an historic building on fire. plumes of smoke engulfing the south african parliament. more than 60 firefighters battling to extinguish the blaze. the fire started on the third floor offices and quickly spread to the national assembly chamber. the damage is extensive. and there are fears in some parts of the structure which was built in the late 1800s, could collapse. the entire late 18005, could collapse. tue: entire parliamentary late 18005, could collapse. tt;e: entire parliamentary complex late 18005, could collap5e. t t9 entire parliamentary complex is severely damaged, waterlogged and smoke damaged. so there is going to be damaged extensively. the roof above the old assembly chamber, the old assembly hall is completely gone. old assembly hall is completely one. a, , old assembly hall is completely tone. , , :, gone. many high-profile south african politicians gone. many high-profile south african politicians including - african politicians including president cyril ramaphosa wer