Speedway Gas Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis Uprising

Minneapolis Fire Department personnel respond to a fire at a Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. This incident occurred as the sun rose, marking the fourth day of widespread protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The Speedway gas station, a common urban infrastructure providing fuel and convenience services, was among numerous businesses affected by property damage during the unrest. The fire reflects the extensive impact of the protests on local commerce and the urban environment in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Fire Department personnel respond to a fire at a Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. This incident occurred as the sun rose, marking the fourth day of widespread protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The Speedway gas station, a common urban infrastructure providing fuel and convenience services, was among numerous businesses affected by property damage during the unrest. The fire reflects the extensive impact of the protests on local commerce and the urban environment in Minneapolis.
Photo taken in May 2020. © 2026 Chad Davis
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