A powerful detonation occurred in Colombes, a town north of Paris, leading to the evacuation of 15,000 people and creating a "ghost town" scenario. The operation, which began in the morning, escalated to this feared outcome by midday.

A 225 kg British bomb from World War II was discovered on a construction site in Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine, France. This necessitates the evacuation of nearly 15,000 residents on April 19 for its defusal.

A Republican candidate for the 2026 municipal elections in Colombes, France, has been placed under police protection by the prefect due to a "severe Islamist threat." This follows the candidate sharing a caricature, escalating politico-religious tensions in the city.