Beyoncé's childhood house in Houston caught fire early on Christmas morning, prompting a swift response from the Houston Fire Department. Fortunately, the family currently residing in the house managed to escape safely.
The fire was reported around 2 a.m. on Monday, with the Houston Fire Department arriving at the scene within three to five minutes, as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
District Chief Justin Barnes stated, "We had it contained in about 10 minutes," indicating a quick and effective response to the incident.
The two-story brick house, located in the heart of Houston, was built in 1946 and underwent remodeling in 2016.
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According to Harris County property records, it is a three-bedroom home and is classified as a French traditional home. A realtor listed the home for sale several years ago, noting in the listing it's an "early childhood home" of Beyoncé. It was purchased in May 2019 for between $420,001 and $482,000.
In a 2018 interview with Good Morning America, the realtor revealed that the Knowles family, including Beyoncé, purchased the home in 1982 and resided there until the pop icon was about 5 years old.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Further details are awaited.
