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.