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The fire that completely destroyed NBA commentator Mike Breen‘s home last month was caused by a “careless disposal of staining material,” officials tell TMZ Sports.
We broke the story … the play-by-play man’s Long Island house was engulfed by heavy flames at around 4 a.m. on Sept 25 — and it was deemed a complete loss after the inferno was extinguished. Thankfully, no one was hurt or at the residence at the time of the fire.
After a thorough investigation, Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro tells us the blaze originated in the garage … due to materials that had been improperly stacked in the space.
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“The house was under construction,” Uttaro said … adding, “When all those materials are stored in a pile, they can combust causing a rapid fire.”
Uttaro says fires like these have sadly become commonplace … telling us “it happens often” — but he said he’s happy Breen and his family are safe.
Breen — who’s been an NBA announcer for 30 seasons and has become known for his “Bang!” call — thanked everyone for their support during the Knicks’ preseason game days after the incident.
“I didn’t want to take anything away from the game, I just want to give a heartfelt thanks to so many people who offered kindness and support this past week after the fire at my family’s home on Long Island,” the 61-year-old said. “Just a reminder for me of how many wonderful people are in my life.”