8/12 5:45 AM PT -- 8/12 -- Firefighters were able to put out the flames at Thomas' home, but officials at the scene told reporters the residence is believed to be a "total loss" following the blaze.
Thomas and other family members were reportedly at the home when the fire began, though they took off a short time later. They're all believed to be completely unharmed and safe.
UPDATE | Chief Matt Manshack with Little Cypress Fire, Orange Co. ESD 3 tells 12News no one was inside the home of Earl Thomas at the time of the fire. He says they're not ruling out lightning as the cause. https://t.co/KL8neky52y pic.twitter.com/J3A9HmrL7G
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Firefighters are currently battling a massive blaze at Earl Thomas' home in Texas ... after officials say it was struck by lightning.
The Orange, Texas residence caught fire just minutes ago -- according to Orange's deputy fire chief, Payton Smith, who told Fox 4 that, thankfully, no one is currently believed to be inside.
Pictures from the scene, shared by 12 News, show the flames at the former NFL star's house are massive.
DEVELOPING | Former NFL star Earl Thomas' home in Orange catches fire Thursday evening. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Stick with 12News for updates.
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In the photos, you can see multiple firefighters are working to put out the blaze ... though the brush and trees surrounding the residence are reportedly making it difficult for them to knock down all of the flames.
Earl has yet to publicly comment on the scene.
Originally Published -- 8/11 4:24 PM PT