French Wildfires Uncover Buried WWII Shells in Gironde

Wildfires in the Gironde region of France have exposed dozens of buried World War II shells, leading to ongoing demining operations. The discovery highlights the lasting impact of historical conflicts on the landscape.

3 Aug, 15:04 — 3 Aug, 15:04

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French wildfires expose buried WWII shells

Devastating wildfires in the southwest of France have uncovered a hidden cache of Second World War-era shells in the village of Le Porge, adding an explosive edge to an already dangerous situation.

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First report: le-figaro · 3 Aug, 13:21|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

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Gironde : des obus de la Seconde Guerre mondiale révélés par les incendies, un déminage en cours

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aktualne-cz3 Aug, 15:02

Lesní požár ve Francii odhalil desítky granátů z druhé světové války

rfi-english3 Aug, 15:04Latest update

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French Wildfires Uncover Buried WWII Shells in Gironde

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French wildfires expose buried WWII shells

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Gironde : des obus de la Seconde Guerre mondiale révélés par les incendies, un déminage en cours

Lesní požár ve Francii odhalil desítky granátů z druhé světové války

French wildfires expose buried WWII shells

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