# Protests in France: “Two fires broke out in Place de la République”

https://mins.news/en/video/104476

- France 24 English, 2026-10-17 15:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4f3ELtIvQE

> Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as demonstrations against high prices spread nationwide ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. Smoke and tear gas filled the air; France 24 reporter Antonia Kerrigan said two fires broke out in Place de la République.

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