Chants of ‘let it burn’ as fire breaks out at Old Parliament House in Canberra
A fire has broken out at old Parliament House in Canberra.
Firefighters are responding.
Protesters near the site can reportedly be heard chanting “let it burn”.
— Shane McInnes (@shanemcinnes) December 30, 2021
It’s not known if the fire was intentionally lit.
Last week, a fire at the front door of Old Parliament House saw the museum forced to close.
Press PLAY below to hear the latest
Nine News reporter Rachel Baxter told Joe Hildebrand protestors are still milling around the building.
“It’s sort of unclear what they’re protesting at the moment but it’s clear they don’t like the media.”
Protestors attacking media outside old Parliament House after setting the front door on fire @9NewsAUS pic.twitter.com/J7mpsIMeeD
— Rachel Baxter (@rachbaxter7) December 30, 2021
“One of our cameramen was punched a little bit earlier and there’s been quite a bit of violence here.”
Press PLAY below to hear Rachel Baxter’s latest report
https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS/status/1476378997801951235
Image: Shane McInnes / Twitter