France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
Summary
A wildfire in the south of France uncovered about 400 old shells and explosives from World War Two in the village of Le Porge. The heat from the fire caused many of these munitions to explode, forcing evacuations and preventing access to parts of the area.Key Facts
- A forest fire revealed around 400 World War Two shells and explosives buried in Le Porge, France.
- More than 100 explosions occurred during the fire, caused by the heat igniting old munitions.
- Over 180 houses were destroyed by the wildfire.
- Rescue teams safely removed most explosives, allowing many residents to return home, but some areas remain off-limits.
- The discovered weapons included German and French mortar and anti-tank shells.
- The fire burned approximately 42,000 hectares, making it one of France’s largest forest fires since World War Two.
- The fire lasted about 10 days before being brought under control.
- French Prime Minister Sebastien Le Cornu thanked firefighters and confirmed people are gradually returning home.
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