Fireball over Fresnais

Summary

On February 5, 1999, two witnesses in Fresnais (France) observed at 17:30 two fireballs falling from the sky at an angle. These left behind dense black smoke trails. The event was brief but striking, and the witnesses described it clearly.

GEIPAN classified the case as category B, suggesting a plausible explanation. In this case, it was considered likely to be an atmospheric entry of a natural object, such as a meteor. Although no physical remains were found, the description and trajectory are consistent with a common astronomical event.