The Detroit home that Madonna lived in as a child has been destroyed by fire.

Police believe the fire, which is being treated as a suspected arson attack, began in the living room and quickly spread through the property.

According to the BBC, a passer-by spotted the fire at the two-storey house – which wasn't occupied – on Friday.

Madonna briefly lived in the property in Rochester Hills when she was a child along with her five siblings.

(by Jason Gregory)