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Fire ravages Elvis Presley's former Memphis home

MEMPHIS — A Saturday fire at the one-time home of Elvis Presley on Audubon Drive in East Memphis caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, according to fire officials. The estimate is based on damages to the home itself and does not include contents, said the statement put out late Saturday evening. The cause was determined to be an overloaded outlet in the living and dining room area. Curious tourists and neighbors passed by throughout the morning Sunday to look at the one-story, wood-frame hou...

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19:00 on April 24 2017

Fire ravages Elvis Presley's former Memphis home

MSN Music — MEMPHIS — A Saturday fire at the one-time home of Elvis Presley on Audubon Drive in East Memphis caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, according to fire officials. Th... more info

22:21 on April 22 2017

Elvis Presley’s former Memphis home damaged by fire

USA Today Music — Presley purchased the home in 1956. He lived there for just over a year, during which he skyrocketed to fame, appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show and recording "Hound Dog" ... more info

23:25 on April 23 2017

Fire damage to Elvis Presley's former Memphis home put at $100K

USA Today Music — Elvis Presley bought the Memphis house in 1956 and lived there a little over a year. more info

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