Wells Fargo Bank Fire, Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

A Wells Fargo Bank branch on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns during a period of civil unrest. This incident occurred amidst widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. The bank, located across the street from the Minneapolis Police Department's Fifth Precinct, became a site of significant damage during the events. The fire was attributed to arson, reflecting the broader destruction that impacted numerous businesses and structures in the city.
A Wells Fargo Bank branch on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns during a period of civil unrest. This incident occurred amidst widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. The bank, located across the street from the Minneapolis Police Department's Fifth Precinct, became a site of significant damage during the events. The fire was attributed to arson, reflecting the broader destruction that impacted numerous businesses and structures in the city.
Photo taken in May 2020.
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