Fire destroys home of foster parents charged in child’s death

FARGO (KFGO) – Fire has destroyed a home that belongs to the foster parents of a 5-year-old girl who was killed on the Spirit Lake Reservation.

FBI spokesman Kevin Smith says the home belonged to Erich and Tammy Longie. The Longie’s remain in federal custody in connection with the death of Raven Thompson.

The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is leading the fire investigation. When asked if the fire is considered suspicious, the ATF’s Ashlee Sherill said that there are “questions” regarding its origin.

Sherill tells KFGO News that it will likely take several days to determine the cause of the fire.