Black smoke rises after fire during high school blockade in Montbéliard, France

On September 29, 2026, in Montbéliard, France, @mathisdlnn1 shared a video showing the aftermath of a high school blockade at Lycée Germaine Tillion. In the video, a thick column of black smoke rises above the school grounds following a fire that broke out during the demonstration. According to reports, several hundred students gathered outside the school as part of nationwide protests over school conditions, staffing, and education funding. The demonstration in Montbéliard became disorderly, with firecrackers and projectiles thrown and a fire set near the school. More than 30 police officers were deployed to secure the area, disperse the crowd, and make several arrests.