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WorldFrance wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

Wildfires raging in France exposed hundreds of old World War Two shells in the village of Le Porge. Explosions were heard there as the fires spread. The blasts are believed to have come from the abandoned munitions. The incident highlights the danger posed by wartime shells uncovered during the blaze.

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BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 04:22Original

France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in villageWorld