Columbia, South Carolina The iconic head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, Dawn Staley, was involved in a tragic fire outbreak today, shocking the sports world. Staley was allegedly present when the fire broke out at the private property where the event took place.
Despite the prompt arrival of emergency personnel, evacuation operations were complicated by the fire’s rapid spread. Although Staley’s health is still unknown, preliminary indications indicate that an electrical issue or an unattended heat source may have started the fire. The cause of the tragedy is being looked into by authorities.
“We are deeply saddened by this incident and are keeping a close eye on the situation,” the University of South Carolina said in a brief statement. Dawn Staley and all those impacted are in our prayers and thoughts.
Social media has been inundated with words of support and worry for Staley, a Hall of Famer and one of the most admired characters in women’s basketball, from fans, athletes, and sports leaders across. As the investigation goes on, the Gamecocks community is coming together in the hopes of hearing good news.
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