Family lost all possessions, seeking temporary housing
Fire believed to have been caused by Tesla charger
No injuries reported, dog rescued later
Randall Cobb, his family escape house fire in Nashville
Randall Cobb, a veteran NFL wide receiver, and his family escaped from a house fire that started in the garage of their home in Nashville, Tennessee. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is believed to have been caused by an electrical Tesla charger. The Cobbs lost all their possessions and had to leave the house with only the clothes on their backs.
Cobb's wife, Aiyda, posted on social media that they were 'lucky to be alive.' She described how the fire quickly spread from the garage into other parts of the house. The family was able to escape unharmed but had to leave their dog behind. Cobb later returned to rescue Louie.
The Nashville Fire Department arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire, but heavy smoke damage was reported in some parts of the house. There were no injuries reported.
Cobb expressed his gratitude to the Nashville Fire Department for their swift action in saving his family from harm. He also thanked his community for their support during this difficult time.
The Cobbs have three sons, including a newborn. They are currently seeking temporary housing while they assess the damage and determine what, if anything, can be salvaged from the fire.
Randall Cobb and his family escaped from a house fire in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville.
The fire started in the garage of their property on Wallace Lane around 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
Cobb’s next-door neighbor William Harrell was alerted by Cobb and stood with him and his family as firefighters worked to put out the blaze.
Harrell described the intensity of the fire as worst he had ever seen.
Cobb posted images of the aftermath on social media, expressing gratitude for emergency responders and thanking his community for support. His wife Aiyda mentioned that their Tesla charger caught fire and spread quickly, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
The family has three sons, including a newborn.
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]The fire started in the garage of their property[
A Tesla charger caught fire in the garage and quickly spread through the house
Randall Cobb is a 13-year NFL veteran, mostly with the Green Bay Packers and briefly with Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. He spent the 2023 season with New York Jets.
Randall Cobb expressed gratitude to the Nashville Fire Department for their swift action and saving his family from harm.
