Wildfires Across Europe Detonate Unexploded WWII Bombs

Wildfires raging across Europe are causing the detonation of forgotten World War II bombs, posing an additional hidden threat. The intense heat from the fires is triggering these old explosives.

22 Aug, 08:12 — 22 Aug, 08:12

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Wildfires across Europe detonate forgotten World War bombs

The scorched landscapes have exposed a potentially lethal threat lurking underground

By Sam McNeil

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