Press Review: April 2026
SDIS72 ROMAIN LEGUENNEC – April 26: Fires in Sarthe
On Monday, April 27, 2026, a threatening wildfire broke out in Cérans-Foulletourte, south of Le Mans. Thanks to the exemplary response of the Sarthe firefighters and the strategic support of the PARATRONIC video detection system, the fire was quickly brought under control, thereby limiting environmental damage.
It was 6:10 p.m. that Monday when the alarm was raised: a forest fire had just broken out on Chemin des Préaux. As reported by France 3 Région, no fewer than 138 firefighters from numerous fire stations across the department (Cérans, La Suze, Le Mans, Sablé, etc.) and 51 vehicles were immediately dispatched to the scene.
The stakes were high: protecting the forests in a sensitive area located about thirty kilometers south of Le Mans.
Photo by SDIS72 ROMAIN LEGUENNEC – April 26: Fires in Sarthe
ADELIE system triangulation image
In situations like this, every minute counts. To optimize their response, the SDIS 72 was able to rely on PARATRONIC’s ADELIE video smoke detection system.
By enabling early detection and accurate verification, our automatic detection solution provides rescue operation commanders with a real-time view of the situation. In the case of Cérans-Foulletourte, this technology facilitated the coordination of the numerous resources deployed, making it possible to contain the fire after only 3 hectares (including 2.8 hectares of pine trees) had been affected, according to reports from Le Maine Libre and Ouest-France.
Although the fire was brought under control by Monday evening, vigilance remained essential. SDIS crews continued their operations throughout the night and into the morning of Tuesday, April 28, to “scrape” the ground and prevent the fire from reigniting.
Capturing images from ADELIE cameras
At PARATRONIC, we are proud to partner with SDIS72 and provide cutting-edge technological tools that help firefighters protect our forests and communities on a daily basis. The speed with which this fire was brought under control proves once again that the combination of human expertise and technological innovation is the key to modern public safety.
Sources for the press review:
Quentin Carudel, France 3 Regional, April 28, 2026
Célia Genest, Le Maine Libre, April 28, 2026
Ouest-France Editorial Staff, April 28, 2026
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