French Supermarkets Besieged by Shoppers Seeking Air Conditioners

Hundreds of French citizens have besieged supermarkets in a scramble to purchase air conditioners ahead of another looming heatwave. Police were called to intervene at some stores due to the overwhelming demand.

2 Jul, 19:32 — 2 Jul, 19:32

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Hundreds besiege French supermarkets in scramble to find air conditioners before next heatwave

Hundreds of people besieged supermarkets in and around Paris Thursday, with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambled to get their hands on bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave hits the French capital. FRANCE 24's Nicholas Rushworth reports.

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First report: hotnews · 2 Jul, 16:11|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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De teama caniculei, francezii au luat cu asalt magazinele unui cunoscut retailer pentru aparate de aer condiționat. Poliția, chemată să intervină

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French Supermarkets Besieged by Shoppers Seeking Air Conditioners

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Hundreds besiege French supermarkets in scramble to find air conditioners before next heatwave

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De teama caniculei, francezii au luat cu asalt magazinele unui cunoscut retailer pentru aparate de aer condiționat. Poliția, chemată să intervină

Hundreds besiege French supermarkets in scramble to find air conditioners before next heatwave

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