Breaking news about NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children passing away at her home in White Bear Lake, minnesotaOn Tuesday, the fire department ruled out arson as the cause of the fire.
Pierce and her three children, Hudson, Kayden and Avery, were scorched in the blaze, which neighbors said ripped through the roof before firefighters arrived. White Bear Lake Fire Department arrived at the scene around 5:30 a.m. Saturday and found three bodies.
It’s worth noting that Minnesota Wild reporter’s husband, Mike Hinrichs, was not in the house at the time of the fire. According to the Daily Mail, he was at work when the tragic accident occurred. The family dog ​​was also killed. fire.
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Hinrich’s absence sparked much speculation, but was ultimately ruled out because the house fire ruled out foul play or arson.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation and our preliminary findings do not yet provide any evidence that the fire was intentionally set,” the White Bear Lake Fire Department said in a statement Tuesday.
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“Our priority is to provide assistance to those directly affected by this tragedy, conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the first responders involved in this incident recover alongside the community.”
Pierce is known for his regular in-depth coverage of Minnesota Wild hockey analysis, player profiles and iceside coverage. Her work has appeared on NHL.com and Bally Sports, among other outlets.
Husband’s GoFundMe gets huge boost
Jessi Pierce is a longtime NHL.com Minnesota Wild reporter and is well-connected in the local hockey community. The tragic death of Pierce and her three children sparked an outpouring of grief from Minnesota Wild fans, Wild reporters and the entire hockey community, who paid tribute to Pierce.
In support of Jessi Pierce’s husband Mike Hinrichs, GoFundMe campaign It appears to have been initiated by a friend of the family. Jessi Pierce’s popularity has ensured the GoFundMe has received a huge response, with over 2,000 donations received to date.
“We are raising funds to cover funeral expenses and provide financial support to the family during this grieving time,” the GoFundMe said. As of this writing, the GoFundMe has raised $191,403.
