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Search Warrant Details Intense Blaze in White Bear Lake That Killed Jessi Pierce and 3 Children

Investigators report no sign of arson during a broad forensic review of the home.

Overview

  • The fire on March 21st in White Bear Lake killed NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, 37, and her children Hudson, 8, Cayden, 6, and Avery, 4.
  • A search warrant made public March 25 described flames shooting dozens of feet into the air and a home so fully engulfed that crews could not enter at first.
  • Investigators are examining ignitable liquids, candles, electrical wiring, battery devices, heating devices, household appliances, natural gas piping, and vehicles on the property.
  • Officials say they have found no evidence the fire was set intentionally, and autopsy findings await toxicology results from the medical examiner.
  • A GoFundMe for Pierce’s husband, Mike Hinrichs, has raised more than $230,000, with $10,000 gifts from the Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets and $5,000 from the NHLPA.