In a dramatic turn of events on Thursday evening, a building on Longmarket Street in Cape Town was reported to be engulfed in flames, sending plumes of smoke into the night sky and prompting an urgent response from emergency services.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene swiftly as alarmed onlookers watched the inferno unfold, reports Cape townEtc .
The exact cause of the fire remains unclear, with authorities still investigating the possible motive behind the blaze. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as thick smoke billowed from the structure, leading to both concern and curiosity among those nearby.
