Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra extended his heartfelt thanks to first responders and the South Florida community after a massive fire destroyed his multimillion-dollar home in Miami-Dade County. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, with no one present in the house at the time. Spoelstra, who was flying back to Miami from a game in Denver, commended the emergency services for their swift and kind response, noting that while they couldn’t save the home, they prevented the fire from spreading to the neighborhood. He also highlighted the overwhelming support from the community, praising their generosity in reaching out to assist his family. Spoelstra, who declined the Heat’s offer of a few days off to cope with the situation, assured that the safety of his family and dog was the top priority. The Heat team celebrated a franchise-record 53 points in the first quarter, securing a 126-10,8 victory against the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the personal tragedy, Spoelstra remained focused on his coaching duties, expressing a desire to return home after the game.