Wildfires reveal more than 400 WWII shells in village at center of France’s heatwave crisis

Wildfires recently swept through a French village, and as residents returned to assess the damage, authorities discovered hundreds of World War II shells buried in the area. The discovery raises questions about the village's history and safety during reconstruction.

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UPICenter· Aug 4, 2026

Wildfire uncovers, detonates WWII munitions in southwest France

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Explosions heard as more than 400 WWII shells found in village at center of France's wildfire crisis

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Explosions heard as more than 400 WWII shells found in village at center of France’s wildfire crisis

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 4, 2026

WWII explosives detonate in France amid wildfires: "Sound of war"

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More than 400 WWII shells found in village at center of France’s wildfire crisis

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More than 400 WWII shells found in village at center of France’s wildfire crisis

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More than 400 WWII shells found in village at center of France’s wildfire crisis

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More than 400 WWII shells found in village at center of France’s wildfire crisis

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Wildfires reveal more than 400 WWII shells in village at center of France’s heatwave crisis

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