Firefighters in Sarthe handled 13 urgent rescue requests after Storm Austen caused falling trees and debris.
Storm Austen impacts Sarthe
On Friday, October 23, 2026, since 2:30 a.m., firefighters from the Sarthe department have received 48 rescue requests within the department.Rescue operations focus on falling hazards
They handled 13 of these requests for falling trees, electrical wires, or various objects threatening to fall, following the storm Austen.Storm causes widespread damage
The storm Austen, which swept through the region earlier in the day, caused significant damage to infrastructure and natural environments, leading to multiple emergency interventions.Firefighters manage multiple incidents
Firefighters worked through the night to manage the various incidents, prioritizing those that posed immediate danger to people and property.
