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Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France

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Source published: 3 Aug 2026, 15:34 CEST Publication time from the source RSS/feed

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Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France

A wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home.

Source published
3 Aug 2026, 15:34 CEST
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Captured by GC
5 Aug 2026, 17:16 CEST
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Source
Euronews - News
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France
Brief

A wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home.

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What was reported

A wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home.