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Tyler Perry's father's home destroyed in fire

What You Need To Know: Tyler Perry
By Michelle Ewing
March 14, 2017

According to WBRZ, crews began fighting the fire at Emmitt Perry's Greensburg home about 8 p.m. after he "heard something popping in the attic." He escaped unharmed.

The home "is a total loss," WAFB reported. Officials said electrical problems may have sparked the blaze.

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>> Watch a news report from the scene here

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