The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that over 100 firefighters responded to the blaze and managed to extinguish the fire within an hour, but stayed on the premises to put out hot spots in the building. Several units were still there around midnight conducting a damage assessment, including salvage and overhaul.
Fire officials say there was a partial collapse to the façade of the 200,000 square-foot facility, but its structure was not effected.
Neighbor Dorothy Ware, whose apartment building is right next to the complex, told the press, “Whatever the fire was hitting, was blowing up. There were plenty of sparks coming over here where we are.”
“Flames shot as high as nearby trees, which are about as high as a six-story building,” Ware said. She first learned about the fire from a guard who came to alert residents.
The cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the studio are not known, but are under investigation. No one was harmed as a result of the fire.
Tyler Perry himself reportedly surveyed the damage at the scene, but neither him nor his staff has made any official statements.
The 200,000 square-foot facility has five sound stages, and a 400-seat theater. It includes a chapel, dining hall, gym and a five-acre pond.
The complex also includes an art department, where sets for shows are created. A post-production facility where “Meet the Browns” and “House of Payne” is shot are on the grounds as well.
Perry has worked as director, writer, producer, actor and playwright. His film credits include “A Family That Prey’s,” “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” and “Madea’s Family Reunion.” His latest movie, “Madea’s Witness Protection,” is scheduled to open June 29, according to Ajc.com.
(Huffingtonpost.com)
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