On Christmas Day, tragedy struck as Beyoncé’s childhood home became engulfed in flames. The two-story house, steeped in the singer’s early memories, faced a sudden and destructive fire.
Fortunately, swift action from first responders managed to extinguish the flames within approximately 10 minutes, reports TMZ.
The residence, which holds sentimental value for the global music icon, was occupied by a couple and their two young children at the time of the incident. Thankfully, the family evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.
Beyoncé’s family acquired the two-story dwelling in 1981 for a modest $64,000. However, they later moved out a few years after the purchase, preceding the birth of Beyoncé’s sister Solange in 1986.
The property, boasting three bedrooms and three bathrooms, garnered attention when it was put up for sale in 2019. Noteworthy features include a spiral staircase leading to a third-floor office space.
In a somewhat separate transaction in 2022, an adjacent 8,640-square-foot lot was sold for $310,000.
The proximity of this sale to the unfortunate Christmas Day incident adds a layer of intrigue to the narrative.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities working to determine the circumstances that led to the blaze.
Meanwhile, fans and well-wishers have expressed relief that the family escaped unharmed and have shared an outpouring of support on social media. The news of the fire has sparked discussions about the significance of the property in Beyoncé’s early life and the memories associated with the home.
