A massive blaze reportedly ripped through the Louisiana home of filmmaker Tyler Perry's father Monday night.
GREENSBURG, La. — 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.
BREAKING NEWS: Tyler Perry's father's home on fire in Greensburg, LA
Posted by WBRZ Channel 2 on Monday, March 13, 2017
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