Stevie Wonder has rubbished reports which claimed his home near Los Angeles had been savaged by a wildfire.

Yesterday, the New York Post said the legendary singer had lost all his musical instruments in the blaze.

However, in a statement, Wonder said his home was untouched by the fire, which has so far destroyed 19 homes.

"I extend my sympathies to anyone who may have been touched by this horrendous event," he added.

A spokeswoman for the star revealed that Wonder does not even own a house in the area most affected by the wildfire.

(by Jason Gregory)