Sarthe region blaze destroys 12 hectares, mobilizing over 200 firefighters

In mid‑July 2026, several forest fires burned across north‑west France. In Ruaudin, Sarthe, a blaze ignited on the evening of 11 July, destroying 12 hectares of forest. The response involved 207 firefighters, 87 forest‑fire trucks and two aerial water drops, and one firefighter suffered a mild injury from smoke inhalation. The Sarthe prefect praised the professionalism of the crews and reminded residents of the department’s severe fire‑risk rating.

Near Beaune in Saint‑Romain, Côte‑d’Or, a night‑time fire on 12 July affected 12‑15 hectares of pine and scrubland. Sixty‑one firefighters and 23 engines, including a medical team and a drone unit, contained the blaze without injuries.

In the Vosges, a fire in the Kemberg massif close to Saint‑Dié burned about 2,000 m². Forty‑five firefighters and 22 vehicles fought the flames, with local officials on site.

Finally, a grass fire in Mansigné, Sarthe, on 13 July consumed 5,000 m², prompting 24 firefighters and several rescue units. The incident was extinguished by midday.