France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
BBC News·August 4, 2026

Wildfires in France have uncovered hundreds of World War 2 shells in the village of Le Porge. Explosions heard during the fires are thought to have been caused by the old munitions igniting. The discovery was made as the wildfires raged through the area, revealing the previously hidden shells. Authorities are now working to safely remove the explosives from the village.
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