Texas fire officials believe arson might be the cause of a fire that destroyed Johnny Manziel’s family lake house on Lake Tyler, just outside Whitehouse, Texas. Local TV channels report that the fire started this morning around 1:30 a.m. and the structure eventually collapsed. WFAA reports that the family was not at the residence, which is used as a second house.
Paul Manziel, Johnny’s grandfather, is listed as the owner of the 3,600 sq. ft. house that included a boat house. County tax records show that the Manziel extended family owns multiple houses and properties in Smith County where this fire occurred.
Lead image from KYTX
Update: It’s now being reported that the lake house belonged to Manziel’s grandfather, Paul. KYTX reports: “Everything Paul loved and cherished was in that home. He loved his house,” Paul Manziel’s girlfriend Beverly Green said. “Thank you to friends and family for all of your prayers. We are just blessed no one was in the house and everyone is safe.”
The Manziel lake house had a value of $408,438, according to county tax records
The Manziel lake house was built in 1975.
From KLTV
BREAKING: Fire destroys lake home that belongs to relative of Johnny Manziel confirmed by SmithCo Fire Marshal #GMET pic.twitter.com/3E7fqbta0f
— Alex Osiadacz (@AlexOsiadacz) October 7, 2015
From KLTV
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