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Memphis home owned by Elvis Presley in the 1950s damaged by fire

Memphis firefighters continue to monitor hot spots after battling a fire at Elvis Presley's former home  - Jim Weber/AP
Memphis firefighters continue to monitor hot spots after battling a fire at Elvis Presley's former home - Jim Weber/AP

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

The Memphis home was unoccupied and undergoing renovations.

Memphis Fire Lt Wayne Cooke said there was no damage estimate. He added that an electrical fire started in the wall between the living room and dining room, and that firefighters responded just after 7:30 am CDT (12.30pm GMT). The fire was under control about 20 minutes later.

Memphis firefighters continue to monitor hot spots after battling a fire at Elvis Presley's former home  - Credit: Langston McEachern/AP
Elvis Presley entertains a packed house as a headlining act during a special performance of the KWKH Louisiana Credit: Langston McEachern/AP

Presley purchased the home in 1956. He lived there just over a year as he rose to prominence, 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.

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