Post-Heat Scenario: Thunderstorms Ensuing
In the heart of Caen, Calvados, a three-story house was struck by lightning during a recent thunderstorm, causing a fire in the roof and attic. Fortunately, no casualties were reported from the incident.
The lightning strike occurred on an average thunderstorm day in Caen, a city that experiences between 3 to 4 such days each year. Although exact statistics were not found for Caen or Calvados, the region typically sees between 15 to 25 thunderstorm days annually, which is close to the national average for northern and western France.
Christophe Pouverreau, the lieutenant-colonel of the Calvados firefighters, led the swift response to the incident. The rain that accompanied the thunderstorm aided the firefighters in handling the blaze, reducing the intensity of the fire and facilitating its quick extinguishment.
The affected residents will be relocated temporarily while repairs are made to their home. For precise, up-to-date statistics on thunderstorm and lightning incidents in Caen and Calvados, consulting MeteoFrance or local meteorological services is recommended.
A full report on the incident, including the response of the firefighters, can be found in the video above. The residents, firefighters, and the city of Caen can breathe a collective sigh of relief as the unfortunate event comes to a close.
Although Caen, located in the Calvados region, is primarily known for its French history, it also experiences an average of 3 to 4 thunderstorm days each year, with the potential for lightning strikes. Despite the recent fire in a three-story house being caused by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm, the city's meteorological statistics reveal that the region typically sees between 15 to 25 thunderstorm days annually.
