France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
A forest fire in southern France has revealed a cache of hundreds of World War Two shells and munitions in the village of Le Porge. The historic weapons, including mortar shells and anti-tank shells, were both German and French, and their discovery was made after a forest fire ravaged the Gironde area. The fire has been brought under control, but certain areas remain off-limits due to the presence of unexploded ordnance.
- ▪The forest fire in southern France revealed a cache of 400 historic shells and munitions in the village of Le Porge.
- ▪More than 100 explosions were heard on the second night of the fire, with blasts initially thought to be exploding gas cylinders.
- ▪Demining operations have allowed most residents to return to their homes, but certain areas remain off-limits due to the presence of unexploded ordnance.
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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in villageImage source, ReutersImage caption, A mother and son inspect the surrounds of their home in Le Porge on Monday, after it was destroyed in a wildfire ByOttilie MitchellPublished28 minutes agoA forest fire in the south of France has revealed a cache of 400 historic shells and munitions in the village of Le Porge, according to local authorities.Blasts, initially thought to be exploding gas cylinders, may have been World War Two explosives detonated by the heat of the fires, the local fire commander told local media.More than 100 explosions were heard on the second night of the fire, Mayor Martial Zaninetti told French news outlet France Info, likening it to "the sound of war".Demining operations have now seen most residents return to…
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