Officials provide update on house fire that killed Jessi Pierce, her 3 children
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Key Points:
- The White Bear Lake Fire Department continues to investigate the Saturday house fire that killed NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children, with no evidence so far indicating the fire was intentionally set.
- Jessi Pierce, 37, and her children Hudson, 8, Cayden, 6, and Avery, 4, along with the family dog, died in the early morning fire at their home on Richard Avenue.
- Pierce's husband, Mike Hinrichs, was away on a work trip during the fire; a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $146,000 to support him following the tragedy.
- Pierce was a well-known reporter for NHL.com covering the Minnesota Wild and a popular figure in Twin Cities sports media, prompting tributes from the team and its General Manager Bill Guerin.
- The fire department emphasized their commitment to supporting those affected, conducting a thorough investigation, and helping first responders heal alongside the community.
