20.10.2026 19:30
In protests spreading across the country in France, streets were set on fire, and police and demonstrators clashed. During the actions, rising flames and smoke enveloped the cities, while it was captured on camera that protesters roasted and ate marshmallows over the fire they had lit.
Protests held in France in reaction to the cost of living and against problems in the education system turned into violent incidents in many cities across the country. In various cities, especially Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Bordeaux, protesters clashed with police, vehicles were set on fire, businesses were looted, and public buildings were damaged. The historic city hall in Limoges also suffered heavy damage in a fire.
THEY SET THE STREETS ON FIRE
On October 17, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in demonstrations held nationwide. In the actions, where reactions to the cost of living and the education system stood out, there were violent incidents as well as peaceful marches. As some groups clashed with police, barricades were set up in the streets, and garbage containers and bicycles were set on fire. Security forces used tear gas against the protesters.
THEY ROASTED AND ATE MARSHMALLOWS IN THE BURNING STREETS
One of the images recorded during the protests was protesters roasting and eating marshmallows over the fire they had lit. These moments, accompanied by images of streets engulfed in flames and smoke rising, drew attention on social media.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WERE DETAINED
After the violent incidents, large-scale security measures were taken across France. According to an Associated Press report dated October 20, approximately 2,400 people were detained nationwide in connection with the weekend incidents. While curfews were imposed in some cities, authorities increased inspections to prevent new incidents.