A car was reportedly set ablaze on Avenue Berthelot in Lyon, France, on November 5, 2026, amid demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police. Firefighters responded to the scene as tensions escalated, with reports of masked groups, projectiles and police using tear gas and water cannon. Lyon Mag+1
The incident comes amid weeks of unrest linked to demonstrations over living costs, public services and education. Although some groups involved have been described as radical or anti-establishment, the claim that those responsible for setting the car on fire were specifically left-wing radicals has not been independently established. AP News+1
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