4 dead in overnight house fire in White Bear Lake, State Fire Marshal's Office investigating
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating after four people died in a house fire that took place Saturday morning in White Bear Lake, according to officials.
Officials say the White Bear Lake Fire Department was called to a home on the 2100 block of Richard Avenue around 5:30 a.m.
Neighbors called 911, saying they could see flames coming through the roof of the house and there were likely three people inside. When crews arrived, they found the house completely in flames. Crews worked to put the fire out and were able to enter the home.
According to officials, fire crews found three children, one adult and a dog inside. Officials say all of them were dead.
"It was a shock. It was a real shock," said neighbor Tony Wright. "The family that lives there, nice people, super nice."
A statement from the White Bear Lake Fire Department said in part, "Our hearts ache for those involved in this tragedy."
Several agencies responded to the scene including the White Bear Lake Fire Department, Vadnais Heights Fire Department, Mahtomedi Fire Department, Maplewood Fire Department and several other nearby agencies.