Arson expected in fiery SUV explosion near Lake St. in Minneapolis Gasoline was used to set the blaze, according to the Mpls. Fire Department. April 27, 2021 3:16pm Text size Copy shortlink:
A fiery explosion destroyed an SUV parked just off Lake Street before dawn last week, and Minneapolis fire officials said Tuesday that they suspect the blaze was an act of arson.
The large blast that followed the torching awoke many neighbors shortly after 5 a.m. last Wednesday near the intersection of E. Lake Street and S. 11th Avenue.
A Fire Department investigation said the SUV was set ablaze with gasoline or some other accelerant as it was parked on southbound 11th just south of Lake. The fire started in the vehicle s passenger compartment, according to a department incident report.
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