Saturday, February 14, 2015

FIRE AT HOME OF COWBOYS' ROLANDO MCCLAIN RULED ARSON







FEBRUARY 14, 2015




LAKE TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA




The fire that destroyed the Alabama home of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain was set intentionally, officials announced Friday. 




Alabama State Fire Marshal Ed Paulk said in a release Friday that investigators determined the December 23 blaze was a product of arson, per the Associated Press. 




McClain had been trying to sell the brick mansion for $1.5 million at the time of the fire. 




Investigators did not indicate any specific reasons for labeling the inferno as arson. However, authorities have said the fire was suspicious because the house was unoccupied and expensive. Additionally, a vehicle was seen speeding away from the scene, per the AP. 




No arrests have been made, according to Paulk.











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DECEMBER 22, 2014




LAKE TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA







A home on Lake Tuscaloosa belonging to former Crimson Tide linebacker Rolando McClain burned Monday evening, according to authorities.




Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Andy Norris said the home, on Water's Edge Drive, belonged to the current Dallas Cowboys linebacker.




The fire started sometime around 6 p.m.




The home was listed for sale on several real estate websites, with an asking price of $1.5 million. Listings said the home was built in 1991 and was nearly 7,500 square feet.




McClain, who is originally from North Alabama, played for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide from 2007 to 2009.