Tyler Perry - Tyler Perry Thanks Georgia Firefighters For Tackling Blaze At Film Studio

30 June 2012
Tyler Perry

Picture: Tyler Perry at 'Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection' New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater New York City, USA - 26.06.12

Tyler Perry Thanks Georgia Firefighters For Tackling Blaze At Film Studio

Director Tyler Perry has thanked emergency crews in Atlanta, Georgia for moving swiftly to extinguish a blaze at his film studio last month (May12).

More than 100 firefighters were called to tackle the incident at the huge complex, which features a back lot, a 400-seat theatre, five sound stages and a gym.

The Madea's Family Reunion star kept his cool during the chaos, and now he's spoken out to pay tribute to the professionals who risked their lives to extinguish the flames.

He said, "God bless the city of Atlanta Fire Department, they did a fantastic job putting the fire out... Nobody got hurt."

Perry assures fans the size of the blaze wasn't as serious as initially expected as the film set was purposely designed to give the illusion of a massive city block.

He adds, "It wasn't that bad... But when they (the firefighters) got there they thought it was a 10-alarm fire because they saw a whole city block on fire. But they didn't know that they were the facades. It was a fake building, so they (the buildings) were only five-feet deep."

Investigators are yet to determine what caused the fire.


Contactmusic
Comment on this article

Tags: Tyler Perry

More From Contactmusic.com

More From The Web

Editors Recommendations

Brad Pitt Recalls Drug Damaged Life Before Meeting Angelina

Brad Pitt says he was taking too many drugs and had little ambition before meeting Angelina Jolie.

Brad Pitt - Brad Pitt Recalls Drug Damaged Life Before Meeting Angelina Jolie

Rare Harry Potter Book Sold For £150,000 Pounds

The buyer was clearly eager to own the piece of literary history, but chose to remain anonymous.

Rare Harry Potter Book Sold For £150,000 Pounds: Who Bought It?

A Week In News

Ray Manzarek Dies, Taylor Swift's Disgusted Reaction and Brad Pitt Talks Drugs

A Week In News: Ray Manzarek Dies, Taylor Swift's Disgusted Reaction and Brad Pitt Talks Drugs

'Fast And Furious 6' Accelerates To Box Office No.1

Rub your eyes in disbelief, Luhrmann's getting trounced by the latest instalment in the Fast & Furious franchise.

More Gloom For Gatsby As 'Fast And Furious 6' Accelerates To Box Office No.1

Man Of Steel - International Trailer

Piece by piece we're gradually learning more about the plot for Man Of Steel and it's starting to look rather good!

Man Of Steel Trailer

Bon Jovi Lets Rip On Justin Bieber – “Go to F***in’ Work”

Jon Bon Jovi just couldn't keep it bottled up any longer!

Bon Jovi Lets Rip On Justin Bieber – “Go to F***in’ Work”

The Beach Boys - I Get Around (Live/2013) Video

This live verson of 'I Get Around' was filmed whilst The Beach Boys were on tour in 2013.

The Beach Boys - I Get Around (Live/2013) Video

Fruitvale Station Stuns Cannes, Next Stop The Oscars? [Trailer]

The future looks bright for Ryan Coogler's debut feature Fruitvale Station, snapped up by Harvey Weinstein at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.

Fruitvale Station Stuns Sundance and Cannes, Next Stop The Oscars?  [Trailer]

RIP Ray Manzarek

When The Musics Over, Turn Out The Lights. The Whisky A Go Go, The Roxy, The Viper Room & The House Of Blues will all...

RIP Ray Manzarek: Doors Man's Influence Cannot Be Quantified


More recommendations

Comments

Tyler Perry Newsletter

Subscribe to this news alert service to receive news and reviews on Tyler Perry

Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe All