Paarl Hospital Fire Was Arson, Police Confirm as Suspect Is Charged

Paarl Hospital fire was arson, police confirm as suspect is charged

A man has been arrested and charged with arson for the fire at the Paarl Provincial Hospital on Tuesday.

PICS & VIDEO: Fire at Paarl Hospital contained, no injuries reported

A fire at Paarl Provincial Hospital was swiftly contained by emergency services, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff.

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Police have arrested a suspect, who is allegedly responsible for the fire at the Paarl Provincial Hospital on Tuesday. Health authorities say the Outpatient Department sustained extensive damage. Maternity patients had to be evacuated to nearby facilities. A small section of the hospital was affected. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says no injuries were reported. “A 35-year-old male suspect was apprehended for questioning and later detained. H…

Paarl Hospital Fire: 35-year-old man arrested and charged with arson

A 35-year-old man has been arrested for arson after a fire at Paarl Provincial Hospital. The blaze, on 27 January 2026, prompted an emergency evacuation.

Suspect Arrested In Connection With Paarl Hospital Fire

The exact cause is still under investigation, but eyewitnesses saw the man dig through a waste container moments before it went up in flames.

No injuries after section of Paarl Hospital goes up in flames

A fire that broke out at Paarl Provincial Hospital on Tuesday morning prompted the evacuation of patients and staff, but no injuries or fatalities were reported.   Drakenstein Municipality’s Fire and Rescue Services responded to the incident at 11:17 on 27 January 2026. By midday, firefighters had successfully contained the blaze to the Day Hospital section of the facility.   All occupants from the ground, first and second floors were safely eva…