NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb has shared footage of damage from his house following a fire believed to have been started by a Tesla charger.
The 33-year-old’s house was the scene of a huge blaze this week, with his wife claiming the family was “lucky to be alive” in the aftermath, given that the couple and their three boys were all home at the time.
He’s since taken to Instagram to share photos and videos of the damage, thanking the fire department for their courageous actions while admitting concerns over possible explosions.
“First and foremost, we are all safe and healthy,” he wrote. “We got out of the house and I was able to go back in and get our dog, Louie.”
The former Green Bay Packers star said the fire started in his garage, and he thought his vehicles were going to explode.
“I can’t get the image of the brave firefighter getting into position out of my head; he didn’t even have water to shoot yet,” Cobb continued. “He is a true hero.”
Cobb and his family are staying with a close friend at the moment as his residence is not in a livable condition in the wake of the blaze.
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“We don’t know how much, if anything, will be salvageable, but this is a reminder that nothing is more important than the health of our family,” he said.
Investigators Are Still Trying To Determine What Caused The Fire At Randall Cobb’s House
Cobb’s wife claimed in a since-deleted IG post she believed a Tesla charger started the fire. However, the Nashville Fire Department has told TMZ it is still being investigated.
“There was an electric vehicle (EV) in the garage, along with 1 additional vehicle and Investigators were called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. There were no injuries reported to civilians or personnel,” the department said.
“The investigation is ongoing and some details are unavailable, as part of the investigation.”
Cobb, who played for the New York Jets last season, remains a free agent, having spent most of his career with the Packers. The 13-year veteran was a Pro Bowler in 2014.
