Update on the situation after the gale on the Var.
The episode of violent wind which affected the Var department throughout the day of Monday, December 23 and during the night of December 23 to 24 until Tuesday morning, is about to end.
Météo France announces a change to green with a mistral which is still blowing strongly and localized gusts of 40 to 60 km/h
Calmer weather is expected this afternoon and for Christmas Eve.
Around a hundred interventions for firefighters
In terms of interventions, the Var firefighters recorded around a hundred interventions, mainly in the west of the department with falling materials, trees, tiles, shutters and cladding flying away. No casualties have been reported.
Enedis mobilized to resupply its customers
The wind also damaged the electricity distribution network. This morning, Enedis recorded 1,081 customers without electricity.
All the teams are mobilized, reinforcements, men and equipment have arrived and returns to service are planned from this noon, the objective remains to resupply all users for New Year's Eve.
Reminder of safety instructions
> Never touch fallen electrical wires
> Respect marked danger zones
> Report any dangerous situations by calling 09 726 750 (+department number)
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