Southeast Notes: Spoelstra's Home Fire
The Miami-area residence of Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra caught fire shortly after the team returned from a road trip. A two-alarm blaze erupted early Thursday morning, according to reports by Milena Malaver, Carl Juste, and David Neal of the Miami Herald.
The Heat and Spoelstra arrived on a chartered flight from Denver at 5 a.m. ET, about 25 minutes after firefighters were dispatched to his home in Miami-Dade County.
Details of the Incident
- The property sits on a 43,000-square-foot lot and was sold for $6.6 million in 2023.
- Firefighters battled the fire for more than four hours.
- The five-bedroom home includes a pool and tennis courts.
- No injuries were reported.
"A two-alarm fire broke out early Thursday morning at the multi-million dollar home of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra," reported the Miami Herald team.
Additional Coverage
Further updates from the Southeast Division highlight the quick response and resilience of the team amid the unexpected event.
"The Heat and Spoelstra returned on a chartered flight from Denver at 5 a.m. ET after the team completed a four-game road trip."
The incident underscores the unpredictable challenges faced even off the court by professional teams and their staff.
Author's Summary
Erik Spoelstra's Miami home suffered a significant fire early Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported, and firefighters contained the blaze after hours.