Reports on local news stations in Atlanta indicate that a fire destroyed the DeKalb County home of gospel music choirmaster Ricky Dillard Tuesday morning, according to the choirmaster’s neighbors.

The fire started just before 3:00 a.m. according to firefighters, who also reported that there was no one in the house. Firefighters stated that heavy winds made the fire difficult to extinguish, eventually leaving them to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbors’ homes.

Neighbors communicated that Dillard is currently traveling, promoting his new CD. Dillard, along with this powerhouse choir, New G recently recorded live in Toronto, Canada at Rhema Christian Ministries of Ontario Inc.

Spreading the Gospel together for over a decade, Dillard & New G have released six albums to date and are noted as one of Gospel’s most energetic and popular choirs.

He also served as Minister of Worship & Arts at the Tabernacle of Hope International Church of God In Christ in Atlanta, Georgia. Please keep Ricky Dillard lifted in high prayer during this terrible loss.