Elvis’ Memphis home damaged by fire

Late singer purchased the home in 1956 and lived there just over a year as he skyrocketed to fame

Last updated: November 01, 2018 | 00:37

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A home once owned by Elvis Presley in the 1950s as he was skyrocketing to fame was damaged by fire on Saturday.

The Commercial Appeal reports the Memphis home was unoccupied and undergoing renovations.

Memphis Fire Lt Wayne Cooke didn’t have a damage estimate. He says the electrical fire started in the wall between the living room and dining room. He says firefighters responded just after 7.30am (4.30pm in UAE) and the fire was under control about 20 minutes later.

Presley purchased the home in 1956. He lived there just over a year as he skyrocketed to fame, appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show and recording Hound Dog and Don’t Be Cruel.

The newspaper says Rhodes College looks after the house, now owned by music industry veteran and philanthropist Mike Curb.

Memphis firefighters continue to monitor hot spots after battling a fire at Elvis Presley's former home on Audubon Drive which caught fire Saturday morning gutting the house. The house, which is owned by Rhodes College, was under renovation.

Memphis firefighter Jeremy Chastain (left) is hosed down in front of Elvis Presley's former home on Audubon Drive which caught fire Saturday morning gutting the house. The house, which is owned by Rhodes College, was under renovation.

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