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Fire breaks out in central Paris restaurant amid nationwide protests

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Posted on September 10, 2025

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PARIS (Reuters) -Firefighters tried to put a fire in a central Paris restaurant amid nationwide "Block Everything" protest on Wednesday. TV images showed flames licking the building's facade as a

Fire breaks out in central Paris restaurant amid nationwide protests

PARIS (Reuters) -Firefighters tried to put a fire in a central Paris restaurant amid nationwide "Block Everything" protest on Wednesday.

TV images showed flames licking the building's facade as a resident was seen climbing down via scaffolding on the building next door.

Protesters across France disrupted traffic, burnt rubbish bins and at times clashed with police on Wednesday in a bid to "Block Everything" in a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron, the political establishment and planned budget cuts.

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon, writing by GV De Clercq)

Key Takeaways

A fire broke out in a central Paris restaurant.
The incident occurred amid nationwide protests in France.
Protesters are angry at President Macron and planned budget cuts.
Traffic was disrupted and rubbish bins were burnt.
The 'Block Everything' protest aims to show widespread discontent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the fire in the Paris restaurant?

The fire broke out amid nationwide protests known as 'Block Everything' on Wednesday.

What actions did protesters take during the demonstrations?

Protesters across France disrupted traffic, burned rubbish bins, and clashed with police.

What was the public's reaction to President Macron?

The protests were a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron and his policies.

How did firefighters respond to the incident?

Firefighters were seen trying to extinguish the flames licking the building's facade.

What was depicted in the TV images from the scene?

TV images showed flames on the building's facade and a resident climbing down via scaffolding.

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