Legendary NBA coach’s $6.6m home engulfed by massive fire

7 Nov 2025 • 12:36 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Miami home of legendary Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was destroyed by a devastating fire in the early hours of Thursday morning.
  • Over 20 emergency units responded to the blaze, which erupted around 4:30 a.m., causing extensive damage to the property.
  • Fortunately, Spoelstra was not at home during the incident, as he was in Denver with his team, and no injuries were reported.
  • He arrived at the scene shortly after his charter flight landed, witnessing fire crews battling the intense flames.
  • An investigation has commenced into the cause of the fire, which occurred at a property Spoelstra had only purchased for $6.6m in December 2023 and was renovating.

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