# French firefighters join nationwide protests after devastating summer wildfires

https://mins.news/en/item/78423

- France 24, 2026-09-29 10:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260929-french-firefighters-join-nationwide-protests-after-devastating-summer-wildfires

> French firefighters went on strike Monday to demand more resources and staff after the country suffered its worst wildfires in decades this summer. They are expected to join Tuesday’s nationwide public-sector protest and may continue striking until October to pressure the government ahead of approval of the 2027 budget.

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