# French firefighters join nationwide protests after devastating summer wildfires

https://mins.news/en/video/78435

- France 24 English, 2026-09-29 10:28 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa-ViOs2WBA

> French firefighters went on strike Monday to demand more resources and staff after the country endured 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 before it approves the 2027 budget.

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