Beyoncé's childhood residence in Houston, Texas, was engulfed in flames on Christmas morning, marking a distressing event for the singer-songwriter. The house held sentimental value as it was Beyoncé's home from birth until she was five years old.
Reports from 'Mirror.co.uk' confirmed the fire broke out at 2 a.m., fortunately resulting in no injuries to the current occupants. The cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation, with most of the damage contained to the second floor. Firefighters diligently worked to ensure complete extinguishing, even cutting into the attic eaves as a precautionary measure.
Chief Justin Barnes from the Houston Fire Department praised the swift action of the responders, stating, "They did a great job. I'm going to say in less than 10 minutes, we had a really good grip on this fire."
The significance of the house lies not only in Beyoncé's childhood but also in its connection to her legacy, being a notable stop on a local Houston Beyoncé tour. Despite leaving the residence at the age of five, Beyoncé continued to live in Houston until she was around 21 before relocating to Los Angeles with her husband, Jay Z, and their children.
Tour guide Keith Rosden expressed the profound impact the house has on Beyoncé's fans, likening it to a pilgrimage site akin to Bethlehem. He mentioned the immense interest in the residence, along with another location on Parkwood, where Beyoncé's family moved after leaving their Rosedale home. Rosden highlighted the enthusiasm of Beyoncé devotees, sharing that almost everyone on the tour stops to take photos and selfies at these iconic locations.
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