Overview
- Neighbors reported flames through the roof around 5:26 a.m. Saturday, and crews later found an adult, three children and a dog dead inside the White Bear Lake home.
- On Monday, the White Bear Lake Fire Department said early findings show no evidence the fire was set intentionally.
- The Minnesota State Fire Marshal is leading the search for the cause with assistance from neighboring fire departments, Lakeview EMS and local police.
- A GoFundMe for Pierce’s husband has topped $200,000, with $10,000 donations from the Minnesota Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Pierce during a game against the Wild by reserving a press-box seat and holding a moment of silence.