Overview
- The early-morning blaze on Saturday, March 21, destroyed the White Bear Lake home and killed Pierce, 38, and her children Hudson, 8, Cayden, 6, and Avery, 4.
- A search warrant released this week outlines a wide evidence sweep that includes charred debris, electrical wiring, gas lines, appliances, candles, and potential ignitable liquids.
- Responders reported flames "shooting up dozens of feet" and later found the four victims together near the front entry with the family dog also deceased.
- The warrant also allows investigators to review vehicles and records, and it notes a call with the homeowner as he prepared to board a flight home.
- Autopsy and toxicology results are pending, and officials have not determined the fire’s origin or the victims’ official causes of death.