Minneapolis Fire Department

22 photos · 2020–2025

22 photographs tagged Minneapolis Fire Department, 2020–2025.

Fire department put fires out during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department vehicles block East Lake Street at Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as firefighters work amid heavy smoke, flashing emergency lights, and debris scattered across the roadway. The AutoZone store at this corner was the first major fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Fire Department put fires out during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department crews respond to fires on Minnehaha Avenue near East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The response took place during the second night of unrest following the death of George Floyd, when multiple businesses and properties along Lake Street were damaged or burned.

AutoZone on fire during Minneapolis riots — Minneapolis Fire Department outside the AutoZone on Lake Street.

Firefighters at the damaged Speedway on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises from the collapsed roof. — Minneapolis Fire Department crews work at the damaged Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the collapsed roof area as firefighters move through debris around the convenience store and fuel station. The fire occurred during the fourth day of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd, when numerous commercial properties along Lake Street were damaged or destroyed.

Firefighter outside the burning O'Reilly Auto Parts on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. — A firefighter walks past the burning O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. The building is collapsed and still actively burning as crews work in the area during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Fires damaged numerous commercial properties across Minneapolis during those days.

Firefighter with hose on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis as crews respond to a store fire. — A Minneapolis Fire Department firefighter stands on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis as crews respond to a fire at the O'Reilly Auto Parts store on May 30, 2020. Fire engines and hose lines are positioned along the street in the early morning as firefighters work near the commercial corridor. The fire occurred during the period of civil unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, when numerous businesses and properties across the city were damaged or burned.

National Guard truck at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis amid debris and haze. — Minnesota National Guard soldiers and a Minneapolis Police vehicle are stationed at Chicago Avenue South and Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. A military transport truck is parked beside the Los Ocampo commercial building, with debris and haze visible along the corridor. The deployment came during the unrest and protests that followed the murder of George Floyd, when National Guard troops and local law enforcement were sent to major intersections and business districts across south Minneapolis.

National Guard vehicles and a fire truck in Midtown Minneapolis with Midtown Exchange behind smoke at sunrise. — Minnesota National Guard troops and Minneapolis Fire Department vehicles are positioned in Midtown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, with the Midtown Exchange building rising through smoke at sunrise in the background. The large brick structure, topped by the “MIDTOWN EXCHANGE” sign, was originally built as a Sears, Roebuck and Company mail-order and retail complex. The deployment came after overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd, as firefighters responded to active fires and the National Guard supported local authorities.

Smoke over Midtown Exchange on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as National Guard vehicles patrol at sunrise. — Smoke rises around the Midtown Exchange in south Minneapolis as sunrise lights East Lake Street on May 30, 2020. Minnesota National Guard troops and Minneapolis Fire Department personnel are visible near the Lake Street commercial corridor after overnight fires and unrest following protests over the killing of George Floyd. The Midtown Exchange, originally built in 1928 as a Sears, Roebuck and Company mail-order and retail complex, had been redeveloped as a mixed-use building before the disturbances.

Minnesota National Guard vehicle near Midtown Exchange in Minneapolis as firefighters work amid smoke. — A Minnesota National Guard vehicle stands on a street near the Midtown Exchange in south Minneapolis as Minneapolis firefighters work amid smoke at daybreak on May 30, 2020. The photograph was made during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, when fires and heavy emergency response affected commercial corridors across the city. The Midtown Exchange, a large mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Sears, Roebuck and Company building, is visible in the area behind the response.

Minneapolis firefighters extinguish a dumpster fire on a South Minneapolis street on June 27, 2020. — Minneapolis Fire Department personnel extinguish a smoking dumpster fire on a residential street in South Minneapolis on June 27, 2020.

Walgreens store on fire in South Minneapolis — A Minneapolis Fire Department truck responds to an arson fire at the Walgreens Drug Store located at 4323 Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. This incident occurred during civil unrest on the morning of August 27th, 2020, resulting in damage to the retail establishment.

Firefighters battle a structure fire at a vacant boarded home on South 4th Avenue in Minneapolis. — Firefighters worked a house fire on South 4th Avenue in Minneapolis in the early morning hours of October 4, 2020. The structure was a vacant home that had previously been boarded up. Crews operated on through heavy smoke conditions as they worked to bring the fire under control.

A residential house on South 4th Avenue in Minneapolis engulfed in flames and smoke at night. — This vacant home on South 4th Avenue went up in flames overnight, sending heavy smoke into the surrounding residential block.

Firefighters battle flames at a vacant boarded house on South 4th Avenue in Minneapolis during early morning hours. — Firefighters responded to a structure fire on South 4th Avenue in Minneapolis in the early morning hours of October 4, 2020. The building was a vacant home that had previously been boarded up. Minneapolis has seen a rise in fires at vacant and abandoned properties in recent years, prompting the city to step up enforcement of its vacant building registration program.

Firefighters respond to a residential house fire in Minneapolis on a snowy winter night. — A house fire in south Minneapolis displaced four residents on the night of February 3, 2021. Crews from the Minneapolis Fire Department responded to contain the blaze during a stretch of below-freezing temperatures typical of a Minnesota winter.

Minneapolis Fire at Stellas in Uptown Minneapolis — Minneapolis Fire Department crews responded to a dumpster fire behind Stella's Fish Cafe in Uptown Minneapolis. The fire caused an estimated $53,000 in damage to the restaurant.

Minneapolis Fire Department Ladder Truck L31 with extended aerial ladder. — Minneapolis Fire Department Ladder Truck L31 is a ladder truck used for firefighting and rescue operations in the city. Its extended aerial ladder provides access to upper floors and elevated areas during emergency response.

Firefighter puts out a fire at the abandoned K-Mart — Minneapolis firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the former K-Mart on Lake Street on October 20, 2023.

Fire being put out at KMart in Minneapolis — Minneapolis firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the former K-Mart building on Lake Street on October 20, 2023.

Minneapolis Fire Department ladder truck at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and East Franklin Avenue during evening fog. — A Minneapolis Fire Department ladder truck is visible at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and East Franklin Avenue on a foggy late December night. The area, known for its vibrant commercial and residential development, is decorated with holiday lights.

Minneapolis Fire fights a fire in South Minneapolis — Minneapolis Fire Department firefighters respond to a residential fire at an apartment building in South Minneapolis late on July 9, 2025.

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