Fire damage to the front doors of the historic Old Parliament House in the nation’s capital, Canberra, was “tragic” and potentially irreparable, Museum of Australian Democracy Director Daryl Karp says. The fire broke out amid a protest at the entrance to the historic building on Thursday, causing extensive damage to the doors and portico. “We have a team of conservators standing by to come in and have a look and see what can be done because we are a museum, we love to be open 364 days of the year,” Karp told the ABC. “To actually be closed and to be closed because of violent protests is really tragic.” Protesters had been outside the building for more than a week and started a traditional smoking ceremony, which may be connected to the fire that engulfed the front entrance of the historic building. A previous fire was started by protesters near …