Hydrocarbon contamination has been detected in Sarthe
Hydrocarbon contamination was observed in one of the Sarthe arms, in the heart of Sables-sur-Sarthe, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in the early afternoon. The deputy mayor raised the alarm and firefighters arrived at around 3:30pm on Rue Joel Le Thule.
The small speck was spotted in Marbery Arm, which flows before the Soustin-Bruno Stadium. Three vehicles and four firefighters were sent to the scene.
Specialized firefighters
We created a floating dam to direct the water level and hold as much produce as possible. It can stay in place for a few days, before we extract everything
“Explains Commander Christophe Jardin, who specially came from the emergency center in Le Mans as head of chemical risks.
The rescue center Sablé-sur-Sarthe also specializes in this type of risk and was able, for this occasion, to bring out its own dedicated vehicle.
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Origin unknown
Although firefighters raised the small water lever, the origin and causes of this hydrocarbon contamination have not yet been determined.