Neighbors Hose O’Reilly Auto Parts Fire, Nicollet Ave

A resident uses a hose to combat a fire at an O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. This event occurred on May 30, 2020, during the widespread civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The retail store, a common fixture in urban commercial districts, was among many businesses affected during the Minneapolis Uprising. Local residents took action to protect adjacent properties, including their own apartment building, from the spreading flames.
A resident uses a hose to combat a fire at an O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. This event occurred on May 30, 2020, during the widespread civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The retail store, a common fixture in urban commercial districts, was among many businesses affected during the Minneapolis Uprising. Local residents took action to protect adjacent properties, including their own apartment building, from the spreading flames.
Photo taken in May 2020. © 2026 Chad Davis
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