Wildfires in France Uncover WWII Bombs Near Bordeaux

Wildfires raging near Bordeaux, France, have exposed dozens of unexploded World War II shells, prompting demining operations. The intense heat from the fires revealed the buried ordnance, posing a new challenge for authorities.

3 Aug, 15:04 — 3 Aug, 15:04

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French wildfires expose buried WWII shells

Devastating wildfires in the southwest of France have uncovered a hidden cache of Second World War-era shells in the village of Le Porge, adding an explosive edge to an already dangerous situation.

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First report: le-figaro · 3 Aug, 13:21|Full coverage: 4 · 11h|Window: 11h

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Lesní požár ve Francii odhalil desítky granátů z druhé světové války

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French wildfires expose buried WWII shells

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Wildfires in France Uncover WWII Bombs Near Bordeaux

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French wildfires expose buried WWII shells

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Gironde : des obus de la Seconde Guerre mondiale révélés par les incendies, un déminage en cours

Lesní požár ve Francii odhalil desítky granátů z druhé světové války

French wildfires expose buried WWII shells

Η πύρινη λαίλαπα στη Γαλλία αποκάλυψε βόμβες του Β΄ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου κοντά στο Μπορντό

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