On Christmas Day, the childhood home of Beyoncé in Houston, Texas, was unexpectedly engulfed in flames. The current residents of the house were not present when the fire broke out, ensuring no injuries, as reported by CBS affiliate KHOU.
Beyoncé's childhood home in Houston burned down on Christmas morning.
The family that lives there now was home at the time, but according to the fire department, no one was injured. pic.twitter.com/8TvWwCU50f
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 25, 2023
Quick Response from Houston Fire Department
The Houston Fire Department, led by District Chief Justin Barnes, arrived at the scene to find the two-story brick house ablaze, with the fire starting from the second floor.
The fire was reported around 2 a.m. and within a span of three to five minutes, the fire department was at the scene, as per the Houston Chronicle. The fire was successfully contained within approximately 10 minutes.
Historical Significance of the House
This house, located on the 2400 block of Rosedale, holds significant history as it was purchased by the Knowles family in 1982. Beyoncé resided there until she was five years old. During her Renaissance world tour, she was spotted capturing pictures of the property.
Property Details and Beyoncé’s Early Years
As per the property records of Harris County, the house is a three-bedroom dwelling, designed in the style of a traditional French home.
A few years back, a realtor put up the house for sale, highlighting in the listing that it was Beyoncé’s home during her early years. In May 2019, the property was bought for a price ranging from $420,001 to $482,000.
Constructed in 1946, this house is part of the historic Riverside Terrace neighborhood. As of now, there has been no response from Beyoncé’s publicist regarding the incident. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Beyoncé has been named one of the five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023 by The Associated Press, along with Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Doja Cat.
Everything Is Beyoncé pic.twitter.com/TA7nYSqezO https://t.co/RqtQ93Qod5
— Beydidthedamnthing (@RenaissanceBae4) December 26, 2023
The AP praised Beyoncé for her “incredible comeback” with her Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, which premiered on November 25 and received rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
