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Dwyane Wade’s former Chicago mansion destroyed in fire. Police suspect possible arson

An explosion and fire destroyed Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade’s former home near Chicago, and police are investigating the potential for arson, according to multiple Chicago media outlets.

According to CBS Chicago, the explosion took place at about 2:15 p.m. and neighbors likened the event to an “earthquake” and “a bomb going off.” The six-bedroom, gated home in the South Holland suburb was already engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, according to ABC 7 in Chicago.

D-Wades old house- New owners now- A pile of charred debris after explosion this afternoon on 158th street in #Dolton @cbschicago pic.