164 Structure Fires Set During George Floyd Protests

FBI and ATF Release Report

245pm July 13, 2020

The FBI and ATF have released a report detailing the 164 structure fires that were set during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis-Saint Paul between May 27th and 30th, 2020.

The report found that the fires caused an estimated $500 million in damage and that most of the fires were set in commercial buildings.

The report also found that the fires were often started by groups of people who were using Molotov cocktails and other incendiary devices.

The FBI and ATF are continuing to investigate the fires and are asking for the public's help in identifying those responsible.