Firefighters are working to put out a large fire at Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s $6.9 million mansion Wednesday, according to reports.
Local NBC 6reportedthat Hill, 29, was at practice with the team when the fire broke out at his Southwest Ranches, Fla., home on Wednesday afternoon.
The local news station later aired live footage of Hill and his wife Keeta Vaccaro standing outside the home, holding hands and looking on as firefighters battled the flames. At another point after the flames appeared to be extinguished, the wide receiver could be seen holding an orange cat in his hands as he and Vaccaro looked on from the street out front.“Tyreek Hill has left practice, everyone is out of the house and safe as there is a fire there at this time,”Palm Beach Postbeat reporter Joe Schadtweeted.
After the team’s practice, players and coaches reacted to the incident.
Tyreek Hill.Alex Grimm/Getty Images
Alex Grimm/Getty Images
Hill’s teammate said he didn’t realize the extent of the fire until a reporter had shown him a video of the house on his phone. “Damn,” Kohou said, reacting to the video, adding, “That is crazy. I didn’t know it was that bad.”Hill bought the mansion for $6.9 million in 2022, according toSports Illustrated. CBS Newsreportedthat heavy black and white smoke could be seen billowing out of the home as firefighters fought to control the blaze.
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The 9,300-square-foot property includes two guest houses, seven total bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a home theater, a large basketball court and putting green, as well as a large indoor pool, according to NBC 6.
Tyreek Hill.Rich Storry/Getty Images
Rich Storry/Getty Images
The station’s live helicopter footage showed that firefighters had cut a hole in the roof overtop of the main structure of the property, where an extended firefighter’s ladder led.
After the fire appeared to be put out, firefighters could be seen walking around the property and examining numerous balconies with charred French doors while Hill and Vaccaro remained out front.
The couple could be seen speaking with a uniformed officer next to a parked Davie Police Department vehicle as firefighters continued to survey the home.
source: people.com
