The fire at NFL receiver Tyreek Hill’s home is believed to have been started by a child playing with a lighter.

After the fire at the home of star receiver, the cause of the fire is now known. According to the report, a child was playing with a lighter in a room.

“It was an accidental fire,” said firefighter Robert Taylor. The damage caused was not disclosed. No one was injured.

His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said: “He and his family are safe. No one was hurt, including any pets. We thank the firefighters for putting out the fire. Fortunately, the fire was contained to one side of the house.”

Rosenhaus continued: “Of course there will be some smoke and water damage. It’s not an easy situation, of course, but Tyreek is handling the whole thing with as much poise as possible. “

Hill himself was at Miami Dolphins practice at the time of the fire.

The NFL star had purchased the property for almost seven million euros. The exact damage cannot yet be quantified. People were apparently not injured in the fire