29.01.2026 22:42
Police intervened with hundreds of firefighters protesting poor working conditions in the city of Lille, France. While the protesters blocked the ring road, clashes occurred between the police and the demonstrators.
Clashes occurred between firefighters protesting poor working conditions and the police in the city of Lille in northern France.
Hundreds of firefighters in France held a demonstration in Lille in response to poor working conditions. Firefighters, dressed in work uniforms and carrying vehicle tires, caused traffic disruptions by taking to the ring road in Lille.
CLASHES BETWEEN POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS
Firefighters, reacting to staff shortages, continued their protests in front of the Regional Fire and Rescue Service building. They set fire to trash bins on the road and in front of the building, as well as vehicle tires and various items.
The police intervened with tear gas against firefighters trying to enter the building. During the police intervention, which escalated tensions, clashes occurred between officers and firefighters.