Police and Firefighters Deploy for Safety Drill at Auxerre College

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a civil security exercise took place at the Paul-Bert high school in Auxerre. The Prefecture of Yonne coordinated with education services, police, fire departments, and local authorities to test emergency response capabilities. Between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, numerous vehicles were deployed near the campus, causing traffic disruptions on Avenue de Provence and parking restrictions at La Noue. Residents in the area received an FR-Alert notification accompanied by a specific audible signal stating that an event was occurring at the school. Authorities confirmed the situation was entirely fictional with no danger posed to the population or required action from residents.