Mother Nature Cancels Billy Ray Concert

The photos below show the shocking flames that ripped through Boulder Creek Ranch, forcing the cancellation and evacuation of a Billy Ray Cyrus concert and taping of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

Boulder Creek Ranch Fire: Click to launch!

Although the hosts of the concert lost a structure on the property, there were no injuries.

The owner of the Ranch, Jim Hasty tells us, "I want to thank everyone for their kindness especially those with "Extreme Makeover", including Ty, Brady and Diane. I also have to mention Billy Ray Cyrus who was so nice and great during this incident . My family and I have made a lot of new friends through all of this and thank all the emergency personnel that helped in the fire. I will rebuild, people less fortunate lose a lot more everyday. I anticipate only good things ahead."

"By the way ... Billy Ray promised he'd return and do a concert in the future -- we are all looking forward to that, he is a great man."

A rep from ABC also issued a statement telling TMZ: "A chimney fire broke out tonight during an "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" shoot at a secondary location where crowds gathered for a Billy Ray Cyrus concert. There were no injuries and all spectators were safely evacuated.

The cast and crew wish to express their sincere compassion to Jim and Gail Hasty, who were kind enough to host the concert at their Boulder Creek Ranch property and lost their lodge in the fire."

See Also

Billy Ray Cyrus -- Burned Out

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16. Yawn, so another effed up family who can't function won't get a free house to
re-mortgage and lose to foreclosure and steal the kids scholarships.
Doesn't it occur to people that

Posted at 7:30PM on Feb 7th 2009 by tyler

17. HA! This is an act of god if I ever saw one! Obviously god can't stand Billy Ray or Extreme Home Makeover and saw an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. Love it!

Posted at 9:21PM on Feb 7th 2009 by Bosh

18. AM SORRY FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR HOME IN THE FIRE. I AM SURE GREATER THINGS WILL HAPPEN FOR THEM THERE CAN ONLY BE GOOD THINGS FOR THEM IN THE FUTURE.. AS FOR BILLY RAY IF HE IS DOING GOOD LEAVE HIM BE.. STOP THE HATING ALREADY.
NOW AS FOR HIS DAUGHTER.. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM ? SHE IS A TEENAGER WITH A CRUSH ON AN OLDER GUY.. MORE MONEY THAN THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND LOTS OF FREEDOM.. BUT SHE STILL LIVES AT HOME AND DOESNT DO DRUGS..WHAT MORE CAN A PARENT ASK FOR.?.

Posted at 7:36AM on Feb 8th 2009 by noyankhere

19. That is sad about the fire, but it is no fun being in Hesperia, which is part of the High Desert. I know; I lived there for awhile. Thank God, I am out of there..

Posted at 9:22AM on Feb 8th 2009 by Judith

20. Praise Jesus for preventing this talentless fool from performing!

Posted at 2:12PM on Feb 8th 2009 by Wilbur Weston

21. Move that firetruck!

Posted at 4:15PM on Feb 8th 2009 by Ty Pennington.

22. It is called...Triad Mafia!

Posted at 1:04PM on Feb 9th 2009 by GGooDie

23. I don't know why people are so cruel!!! First and foremost, Billy Ray Cyrus and Ty Pennigton, were so amazing to have helped us at the Ranch, they stayed through the whole fire to make sure we were ok. S no matter what your opinions of his music, Billy Ray Cyrus has more compassion then most of you will...That's all I have to say!!!

Posted at 10:42PM on Feb 9th 2009 by Jessica

24. I live near the home that Extreme Makeover Home Edition (EMHE) rebuilt. What I witnessed that week was wonderful & caring people from San Bernardino County (Inland Empire & High Desert) come together during a RECESSION, and offer what they could for FREE!! People that worked 24 hours a day, the first 3 days were fine, than the wind, with blowing sand at 50-60 MPH started on Wednesday afternoon. Then the rain, cold rain, with wind..and everyone kept working to get that house & learning center done. Then there was mud, lot's of mud, and everyone kept working. Volunteers were builders, painters, plumbers, and so MANY more. People came everyday to volunteer for anything that was needed. Then the wonderful people at Boulder Creek Ranch offered their property for FREE for the Billy Ray Concert, and they end up loosing their beautiful Lodge. They not only lost their lodge, but all the memorabilia they had collected over many years. The crew at EMHE were very supportive during the fire, as was Billy Ray. In a world of bad news everyday, I like to hear about the good that people do for others, for people they do not even know. The week ended with watching that deserving family's reaction when they saw their new home, knowing that it happened because there are still people that CARE for others, and are willing to show that by spending their own money & time to make it happen! All during a recession! Thank you to EVERYONE that made this happen!!

Posted at 12:55PM on Feb 10th 2009 by Calindy

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