Probe Into Old Parliament Fire Underway

Probe Into Old Parliament Fire Underway
Fire fighters are seen entering the fire damaged entrance to Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Dec. 30, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Fire damage to the front doors of the historic Old Parliament House in the nation’s capital, Canberra, was “tragic” and potentially irreparable, Museum of Australian Democracy Director Daryl Karp says.

The fire broke out amid a protest at the entrance to the historic building on Thursday, causing extensive damage to the doors and portico.