# Protests in France: Two fires break out at Place de la République

https://mins.news/en/item/104484

- France 24, 2026-10-17 15:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261017-protests-in-france-two-fires-broke-out-in-place-de-la-r%C3%A9publique

> Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as nationwide demonstrations against high prices filled the air with smoke and tear gas, ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan reported from the scene that two fires broke out at Place de la République.

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