East Lake Street & Snelling Av Fire, Day 3 George Floyd Protests

A large fire illuminates the night sky at the intersection of East Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis during the third day of protests following the death of George Floyd. These protests, part of the broader Minneapolis Uprising, occurred in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on May 25, 2020. Lake Street, a major commercial and transportation corridor in South Minneapolis, experienced significant unrest and property damage during this period. The intense blaze seen here was one of many fires that occurred across the city, including the burning of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building, which became a focal point of the protests.