Fire-pi, Inc.

07/19/2026

Lorne Brunner, MS-CFI, Founder of Fire-pi, Inc., was consulted for his investigative opinion on fire science surrounding the massive fire that occurred at the Helix Apartments, 7450 Hwy 7, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Our thoughts and prayers to the residents.
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Residents of the Helix Apartments are still unable to fully access their apartments after a massive fire tore through their building on Friday.

05/25/2025

04/07/2025

Join us as we co-sponsor Live Burn training for claims adjusters and attorneys on May 20, in Bloomington! 3 CEs available for adjusters; CLEs have been applied for. Learn the basics of forensic fire investigation, taught by Lorne Brunner, MS-CFI, Founder/Owner of Fire-pi, Inc., followed by a live burn. Space is limited. There is no charge and lunch is provided thanks to Gavnat Public Insurance Adjusters. Visit Fire-pi.com to register.

03/26/2025

Join us on May 20 for Live Burn training! Lorne Brunner, MS-CFI, Principal, Fire-pi, will teach, conduct live burn training and provide 3 CEs. Visit our website at www.Fire-pi.com to register. Space is limited.

02/01/2025

Lorne Brunner, MS-CFI, was sought and featured for his perspective regarding the pursuit of an arson conviction in this case. Arson is rarely easy to prove, even though it can readily appear to be the cause.

A woman is accused of intentionally setting a downtown Minneapolis apartment on fire last August, killing two people and displacing dozens.

06/06/2022

Can you help our insured? We have a house fire in Winona. Single woman has lost everything. If you have clothing to contribute in sizes 8-10 or M, women's shoe size 7, belts, jackets, sweatshirts, purses and/or household goods, please email us at [email protected] and we will ensure it gets to her.

01/09/2022

As I walked amidst a family's belongings on the property surrounding a major home explosion that killed two people, I saw this book in the ruins. Every time home utilities are repaired or replaced, always ask for the credentials of the repair person and insist on seeing inspection documentation. Our lives truly can be in the hands of our utility workers.

12/19/2021

It can always be colder out there. This was 8 years ago; Lorne Brunner, MS-CFI, at an apartment fire investigation in Williston, ND. Those hats really do work.