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April 20, 2021

Wildfire at University of Cape Town Destroys Priceless South African Antiquities
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In South Africa, a devastating wildfire has spread to the University of
Cape Town, destroying irreplaceable historical records and documents
that were being stored in the university's library. The blaze, which has
been raging since Sunday, tore through a portion of the 200-year-old
campus, forcing staff and students to evacuate. South African officials
say the wildfire was likely started by an individual, then quickly
spread due to heavy winds and high temperatures.


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