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.