Percy Harvin’s Gainesville home fire raises new fears in Florida after similar shocking cases involving top sports names

Percy Harvin, the former NFL wide receiver and Florida Gators star, had a scary moment on Thursday evening when his home in Gainesville, Florida, suddenly caught fire. The flames grew fast, and people living on the same street could see the bright glow from their windows.

One neighbor even took a quick video as the fire moved across the roof. Fire trucks reached the home within minutes, and the lights from the trucks filled the whole block. Early updates say everyone is okay, and no serious injuries have been reported.The house is only a short drive from the University of Florida campus, where Percy Harvin became a huge name while playing from 2006 to 2008. Because the fire spread quickly, firefighters and deputies asked people nearby to step out of their homes until things were safe again.

Crews worked from different sides of the house to calm the flames. Officials still do not know what started the fire, and the investigation is still active.

Percy Harvin’s Florida home fire brings fast response and raises safety concerns

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday morning that deputies and fire rescue teams responded right away after getting the call about the fire on Thursday night. While deputies worked on evacuating nearby residences and obstructing the road, a representative stated Alachua County Fire Rescue managed the flames.

Firemen used hoses from various angles to ensure the fire stopped spreading. It is unknown right now whether any family members including Percy Harvin were inside the house when the fire erupted. Because of his college career before becoming the 22nd pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, Percy Harvin, 37, is still really well liked in the Gainesville neighborhood. When they heard the news, several city supporters were anxious but were comforted after discovering no one was severely hurt.Also Read: Is Eminem Performing On NFL Thanksgiving? Detroit Lions Drop A Big Announcement Ahead Of GameThis is not the only fire involving a well-known sports figure in Florida recently. Just last week, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra’s home caught fire in South Florida. Tyreek Hill, an NFL star, also went through a similar episode earlier last year when his house caught fire. Many people have started to question if homes in specific areas of the state run a greater fire risk as a result of these back-to-back incidents. Fire department personnel say they are still investigating the source of the fire at Percy Harvin's home for the time being.