Stevie Wonder: Shoots Down False Reports

By Brennan Williams, BlackVoices.com

In today's digital age rumors tend to spread faster than a California wildfire--which was the case for a story involving Stevie Wonder.

Early Thursday morning various media outlets reported that the Grammy Award-winning icon was "utterly devastated" after his Los Angeles residence was destroyed due to the current wildfires that are ravaging in California.

Allegedly a source close to Stevie told The New York Post's Page Six that, "all of Stevie's memorabilia, photos, musical instruments, history, clothing, furniture, everything," were destroyed in the blaze.

"It's all gone," the source said. "It was his main residence and he is utterly devastated. Stevie's had to put his tour and appearances on hold while he deals with this."

However, on Thursday afternoon the 'My Cherie Amour' singer released a statement dismissing the false reports.

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Musician Stevie Wonder performs on stage in concert for the first night of his 'A Wonder Spring Night' national tour at the Burswood Dome on October 14, 2008 in Perth, Australia..Stevie Wonder Plays Perth - October 14, 2008.Burswood Dome.Perth, Australia.October 14, 2008.Photo by Matt Jelonek/WireImage.com..To license this image (55946975), contact WireImage.com

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Musician Stevie Wonder with Aisha Morris performs on stage in concert for the first night of his 'A Wonder Spring Night' national tour at the Burswood Dome on October 14, 2008 in Perth, Australia..Stevie Wonder Plays Perth - October 14, 2008.Burswood Dome.Perth, Australia.October 14, 2008.Photo by Matt Jelonek/WireImage.com..To license this image (55946970), contact WireImage.com

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Stevie Wonder performs with his daughter Aisha Morris at Ahoy on September 15, 2008 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Stevie Wonder Performs In Rotterdam.Ahoy.Rotterdam, Netherlands.September 15, 2008.Photo by Mark Venema/WireImage.com..To license this image (55748977), contact WireImage.com

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Stevie Wonder performs at Ahoy on September 15, 2008 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Stevie Wonder Performs In Rotterdam.Ahoy.Rotterdam, Netherlands.September 15, 2008.Photo by Mark Venema/WireImage.com..To license this image (55748968), contact WireImage.com

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"I'm grateful to say that my house was not burned down in the fire," he said. "I extend my sympathies to anyone who may have been touched by this horrendous event."

There's a ribbon in the sky after all.

According to Reuters, a spokeswoman for Wonder said the singer does not own a home in the immediate area hit by the fire, although he does reside in the San Fernando Valley.

Earlier this week Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura counties following the sudden outbreak of blazes across the region.

Currently the 58-year-old soul legend is in Australia on tour.