European wildfires reveal a hidden danger: buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
Summary
Wildfires in Europe have uncovered dangerous old bombs and mines from World War I and II buried underground. These explosives sometimes detonate due to the heat, posing risks to firefighters and emergency teams working in affected areas.Key Facts
- Wildfires in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands have revealed buried bombs and mines from the two world wars.
- Some explosives have detonated because of the intense heat during the fires.
- A bomb disposal team was sent to Limburg, Netherlands, near a World War II battle site to check for underground bombs.
- Climate change is causing more extreme weather, making fires more intense and exposing buried munitions.
- Heavy rains earlier in the year led to more vegetation growth, which then fueled the summer wildfires.
- The High Fens forest in Belgium, known for remaining wartime explosives, has seen recent detonations.
- No firefighters have been harmed so far, but emergency teams are cautious of hidden explosives in fire zones.
- Old munitions have killed civilians even years after the end of World War II in affected areas.
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