‘It Was All In Flames’: Filmmaker Tyler Perry’s Studio Damaged After Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out
- Posted on May 2, 2012 at 7:23am by
Billy Hallowell
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Firefighters responds to a blaze at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta, Tuesday night, May 1, 2012. Atlanta fire officials say they have put out the 4-alarm blaze at the studio that damaged a building at the complex. Atlanta Fire Department spokesman Capt. Jolyon Bundrige says the fire happened before 9 p.m. Tuesday and there were no reports of injuries. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton)
ATLANTA (The Blaze/AP) — The structure of a large building at faith filmmaker Tyler Perry’s Atlanta studio is fine after part of it caught fire, sending flames into the night sky, authorities said.
There were no reports of injuries from the blaze that began shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday and burned through the building’s exterior surface, Atlanta Fire Capt. Jolyon Bundrige said.
“It was all in flames,” Dorothy Ware, who lives in a high-rise apartment next door to the studio complex, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The below video report provides more information on the fire:
Flames shot as high as nearby trees, which are about as high as a six-story building, Ware said.
“The building started popping,” Ware said. “Whatever the fire was hitting, was blowing up. There were plenty of sparks coming over here where we are.”
More than 100 firefighters responded to the blaze, and they were able to limit the damage because the building is broken up into sections, Bundrige told Atlanta station WSB-TV.
The cause of the four-alarm blaze and the amount of damage to the complex was not immediately known.
Perry was at the complex Tuesday night and spoke with Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran, Bundrige said. A spokesman for Perry – whose films include “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,“ ”Why Did I Get Married?“ and ”Daddy’s Little Girls” – didn’t immediately comment Tuesday evening.
The studio complex includes a 200,000-square-foot studio, five sound stages and a 400-seat theater in southwest Atlanta, according to its website.
In March, pop star Cee Lo performed for donors at a fundraiser for President Barack Obama at the studios.
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COFemale
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 1:38pmTime will tell what caused the fire. Until we know the facts lets keep the inuendoes out of the post. Otherwise, you are no better than Al Sharplon and Jesse Jackson.
I don‘t care for this man’s politics and I have seen some of the movies he has produced. I can‘t say I’ve laughed at them, but he has sent some good messages that I agree with.
I am sorry this happened to him.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 11:46amI do not agree with this man’s politics. I do admire his outreach to the black community. His message is very well targeted. Another man of this community that also speaks of personal responsibility is Bill Cosby.
I would much rather see and hear from the likes of the above two gentlemen, rather than al sharpton, farakan, and what is that other punks name… oh yeah jesse jaaaacksuuuuun.
Surely Mr Perry is fully insured as a responsible member of the community at large.
Report Post »Mastermagi
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 3:59pmDoes he preach that? I hadn’t heard that; however, I lost all respect for him a month or so ago when he made a left turn from a right lane, then stated he was only pulled over because he’s black. Oh, yeah: his windows were heavily tinted, so there was no way of knowing his race. That doesn’t sound like he was taking responsibility.
Report Post »TRUMPETCALL
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 9:55pmTP is dining off the Faith plate.
He is dating one of the Atlanta Falcons.
NOT an Atlanta cheerleader.
One of the Atlanta Falcons.
That doesn’t square with Scripture….
At least not in a good way.
Report Post »cranberry
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 11:05amnow i consider this story totally not-newsworthy. who in the heck cares. my grandma used to burn stuff in a barrel in her backyard. about as interesting.
Report Post »Listen_then_think
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 10:27amSeems like your hoodie wearing kin folk don’t like your movies. I have never seen one and never will. You are not funny and never have been.
Report Post »USACommoner
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 10:22amShame. I don’t watch any of his films because I think they are stupid and immature. Maybe he can get cee lo or that guy barack to hold a fundraiser for him so he can get back on his feet. OR…maybe they would be willing to spread THEIR wealth around to help out a bruthah.
Report Post »hi
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 9:40amWhy is this in the “faith” section?
Report Post »SeekerofTruth
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 11:44amMy question too!! I don’t know what is happening to the Blaze, but there have been more NON-news stories lately. I think it has to do with Beck not actively being involved. Now, I just scan the headlines and if something looks interesting, I will read it. Mostly though, I don’t. Used to be good stuff… Not so much anymore.
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 1:35pmBecause Billy Halloween is the Faith editior for the Blaze, it his story. Damn do we have to educate all you lefties on everything?
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 9:35amOh no, he’ll have to buy all new dresses and wigs.
Report Post »usefulidiots
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 9:28amsuch a pity….
Report Post »firstHat
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 9:03amPerry is one of the few liberal entertainment types who I admire even while I vehemently disagree with him much of the time. I do believe that his heart is in the right place.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 9:51amHe held a fund raiser for Obama in his home and his heart is in the right place? Well maybe, but his head is up his @ss.
Report Post »yiska8
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 11:02amI like the Madea movies, but he’s a sufferer of black power. Black people who are non-critical thinkers fall in line like sheep because their skin color matches that of the Kenyan. It’s too bad, Obama doesn’t give a damn about black people or anyone other than people who can give him what he wants. I hope arson wasn‘t involved because then it will be Bush’s fault or a Tea Party member who will be blamed.
Report Post »Hard
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 8:57amAnother liberal idiot unworthy of the regard and consideration of normal society.
Report Post »Strat-M16
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 8:43amI used to think he was decent guy. Now discover he hosts fund raisers for uncle barry soetero, our socialist potus. Now I think he’s mis-guided and simply impressed by barry’s skin color.
Get real my neeeah! yo …
Report Post »wrazzlin1
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 8:40amIn Sho Ence sho do pay gooood
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 8:30amyawn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »grimmy
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 8:18amSorry tyler, for some reason i just cant bring myself to feel sorry for you……….
Report Post »4truth2all
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 7:59amFaith filmmaker and Cee Lo fundraiser for obama … that’s as good a fit as ice cream toped of with axle grease
Report Post »Jonny_Walnuts
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 7:55amSee what happens when you put a hot crack pipe on a box of Kleenex …………
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 7:54amMaybe he can get some Obama cash to pay for the damages.
Report Post »Bobby P
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 7:44amHe’ll make another movie called: “Tyler Perry’s Studio Fire”
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