Wildfires expose — and detonate — buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
European wildfires reveal a hidden danger: buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII.
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National story. 11 articles from 11 sources. Updated Aug 23, 2026.
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3 sourcesWildfires expose — and detonate — buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
Ran by 2 outlets· The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer
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6 sourcesRan by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Anchorage Daily News, WTOP Washington DC
Wildfires expose - and detonate - buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
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2 sourcesWildfires expose — and detonate — buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
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