Shell Gas Station Fire on Lake Street, Minneapolis, May 30, 2020

A Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis shows extensive fire damage on the morning of May 30, 2020. This damage occurred following nights of widespread protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis, sparked by the murder of George Floyd. The gas station, a common urban service point, stands partially burned with smoke still visible, indicating the recent intensity of the fires. Despite the destruction, a car passes by on Lake Street, a major commercial corridor, highlighting the immediate aftermath and ongoing activity in the area.
A Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis shows extensive fire damage on the morning of May 30, 2020. This damage occurred following nights of widespread protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis, sparked by the murder of George Floyd. The gas station, a common urban service point, stands partially burned with smoke still visible, indicating the recent intensity of the fires. Despite the destruction, a car passes by on Lake Street, a major commercial corridor, highlighting the immediate aftermath and ongoing activity in the area.
Photo taken in May 2020.
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