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<p>An investigation is reportedly underway after <strong>Beyonce&#8217;s</strong> childhood home in Houston, Texas, caught fire. According to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/beyonce-home-fire-houston-1bd7dcfbec06779232b0ab690905888b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a>, the incident occurred on Christmas.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details Regarding The Fire At The Home &; Response Of Authorities</h3>
<p>According to the outlet, the singer&#8217;s childhood home is located on the 4200 block of Rosedale Street. The fire was reported around 2 a.m.</p>
<p>Additionally, the Houston Fire Department reportedly arrived on the scene within three to five minutes.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;We had it contained in about 10 minutes,&#8221;</strong> Justin Barnes, the Houston Fire Department District Chief, told reporters.</p>
<p>The outlet adds that an investigation to determine the cause of the fire is now underway.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Information Regarding The Home&#8217;s Occupants &; Beyoncé&#8217;s Reported Response To The Fire</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/26/entertainment/beyonce-houston-childhood-home-fire/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, the family residing in the Knowles&#8217; former residence was home at the time of the fire. However, they were not injured in the blaze.</p>
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<p>Furthermore, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/beyonce-home-fire-houston-1bd7dcfbec06779232b0ab690905888b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a> has reportedly contacted Beyoncé&#8217;s publicist for comment on the matter. However, the singer&#8217;s publicist allegedly did not return the outlet&#8217;s request as of Monday.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details Regarding The Knowles&#8217; Former Home &; The Singer&#8217;s Philanthropy Efforts In Houston</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">According to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/26/entertainment/beyonce-houston-childhood-home-fire/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, the former Knowles family home is considered an &#8220;iconic landmark.&#8221; The house was reportedly built in 1942, and the Knowles family purchased the property in 1982.</p>
<p>Additionally, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/beyonce-childhood-home-houston-catches-fire-christmas-morning-rcna131121" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBC News</a> reports that Beyoncé and her family lived in the home until she was 5.</p>
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<p>In June, reports surfaced that Beyoncé and Destiny&#8217;s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland were planning to give back to their Houston roots. The singers announced a $7.2 million project to create 31 permanent housing units for unhoused individuals.</p>
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<p>Then, in September, the singer touched down in Houston with her mother, Tina Knowles. The pair formally kicked off the redevelopment project with a surprise appearance.</p>
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<p>According to <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/09/22/knowles-rowland-house-aims-to-give-31-houstonians-stable-permanent-housing-after-8m-redevelopment-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click2Houston</a>, construction to build the 31 units will begin in the first quarter of 2024. Furthermore, Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland&#8217;s foundation, the Knowles-Rowland House, hopes to complete the project by the end of 2024.</p>
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