firefighters put out the giant blaze of strikers

Ten days after the announcement of the closure of the Michelin factory in Cholet, firefighters tried to extinguish the tire blaze maintained by strikers in front of the entrance to the site this night from Friday to Saturday. An operation which raised fears of an evacuation among certain strikers.

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It had been lit since the launch of their mobilization on Tuesday, November 5, the day of the official announcement of the closure. Firefighters are trying to extinguish the tire blaze of strikers at the Michelin factory in Cholet this night from Friday to Saturday. A giant blaze maintained in front of the main entrance to the industrial site has become a symbol of their struggle. “ This is because of the smoke nuisance for local residents. It's legit indicates Cédric Épron, Sud-Michelin trade unionist, contacted by telephone, dispelling the rumor of evacuation of the picket line which circulated for part of the evening. The operation took place peacefully, the strikers…