Leicestershire Residents Fearful After Devastating Floods, Says Fire Chief
Leicestershire’s chief fire officer reports residents are angry and scared after severe flooding affected hundreds of homes and businesses.
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Leicestershire: Residents are feeling pretty shaken up after facing floods again this year. Chief fire officer Callum Faint shared that many are “angry and scared.” It’s tough to see so many homes and businesses affected, with around 800 hit by the recent floods.
During the chaos, the fire service received over 380 calls. The flooding started after heavy rain and melting snow hit the area. The Environment Agency even issued a severe flood warning, which is a big deal, indicating a real risk to life as water levels rose dangerously high.
Families had to leave their homes quickly, often with just the clothes they were wearing. It’s heartbreaking to think some are dealing with their second flood in a year after Storm Henk caused similar issues earlier. The impact on these communities has been really tough.
Mr. Faint expressed his concern for those affected, saying the personal and financial toll is huge. He praised the community for coming together during such hard times. But he also stressed that more needs to be done to address this ongoing problem.
Local leaders have reached out to the government for more funding to help those in need. The police reported a significant increase in calls, with emergency crews rescuing dozens of people from homes and cars. It’s been a real team effort, with many locals stepping up to offer help and shelter.