The suspect arrested in connection with the Paarl hospital fire is due to appear in court on Thursday. Patients are still being treated at Paarl Hospital after a fire extensively damaged the outpatient department, the Western Cape Health Department confirmed on Wednesday. Wenger praises hospital staffWestern Cape Health and Wellness Minister Mireille Wenger visited Paarl Provincial Hospital on Wednesday, a day after the fire incident. “While the Outpatient department has sustained significant damage and repairs will take time, I want to reassure the public that Paarl Hospital remains open and operational. Suspect to appear in courtMeanwhile, a suspect arrested in connection with the fire at the Paarl Provincial Hospital is set to appear before the Paarl Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.