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According to WMC-TV crews on the scene, there were three people at the home when the fire started. They were able to make it out and were not injured. Chopper 5 is above the fire in Cordova right now. Huge flames are visible from the air. The fire is so big Shelby County fire called both city and county resources to help contain it. The $1.4 million home was foreclosed on after Isaac Hayes' death. The Shelby County Fire Department confirms that this is the former home of Hayes. Source: WMC-TV Memphis/BackinMemphis

The 7,200 square foot mansion that used to belong to Isaac Hayes is on fire. The $1.4 million home was foreclosed on after his death. Huge flames are visible from the air. It is unknown if anyone is living in the home.   Hayes was a musician and legend at Stax Records . He was also known for being the voice of "Chef" in SouthPark . He died of a heart attack inside the mansion. Source: Memphis Ch 5/ BackinMemphis