Jessi Pierce, a longtime NHL reporter, and her three children tragically passed away in a Minnesota house fire on March 21, 2026.
As the investigation into their untimely deaths continues, investigators say that arson was not the cause of the deadly fire.
Jessi Pierce Fire Investigation
“As the White Bear Lake Fire Department investigates the devastating house fire that took the lives of four beloved community members on March 21, 2026…we want to assure the public that we are doing everything we can to find out what led to this tragedy,” the WBLFD shared in an investigation update on Monday, March 23.
The statement continued, “We are in the very early stages of the investigation, and our preliminary findings have not led to any evidence that the fire was set intentionally. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The official cause and further information will be released once the investigation is complete.”
While there are still only a few details available on the case, the White Bear Lake Fire Department explained that the priority is “being present for those directly affected by this tragedy, conducting a thorough investigation, and ensuring our first responders involved in the incident heal alongside the community.”
NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce Perished in a House Fire
On Saturday, March 21, reports began circulating that a house fire broke out at Pierce’s home in the suburbs of the Twin Cities, according to Bring Me the News.
Emergency calls began coming in just before 5:30 a.m. on Saturday. It wasn’t until after the fire was contained that the bodies of Pierce, her three children, and the family’s dog were discovered inside, the outlet reported.
“The Minnesota Wild organization is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children,” the local NHL team shared in a statement via Instagram. “Jessi was a kind, compassionate person that cared deeply about her family and those around her. She served as a dedicated ambassador for the game of hockey during her time covering the Wild and the NHL. Jessi and her children will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to their family, friends, and all who knew and loved them.”
Pierce leaves behind a husband, Mike Pierce, with whom she shared children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery.
Mike was on a “work trip out of town” at the time of the fire, according to sportswriter Mike Russo.
