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Thousands of firefighters "angry" manifest in Paris, tensions at the end of the procession

Thousands of professional firefighters parade in Paris to denounce the lack of staff and recognition of their profession, October 15, 2019.

Thousands of professional firefighters "angry" marched Tuesday afternoon in Paris to denounce the lack of staff and recognition of their profession, during a national event that ended in clashes with the forces of the 'order.

The march brought together between 7,000 to 10,000 people, according to the nine unions in the profession who had all called for mobilization.

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