Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France

No Comment Video. Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 03/08/2026 - 15:34 GMT+2 A wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home. A wildfire in southwest France has uncovered unexploded World War II shells, prompting bomb disposal teams to secure the area before residents can safely return home. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Video showed scorched ground littered with wartime ammunition as specialists searched for and collected shells near residential properties. Officials said some munitions exploded in the extreme heat, sending shrapnel into nearby buildings and forcing the creation of a safety zone. Crews are removing visible explosives before carrying out a more thorough clearance operation once conditions are safe. Wildfires France Heatwave bomb Top stories Now playing Next Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France Now playing Next Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo Now playing Next Video shows damage after Naples earthquake injures 26 Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, Washington Now playing Next Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia Now playing Next Iran's foreign ministry says no negotiations taking place with US Now playing Next Two firefighting helicopters collide while battling wildfire in Greece Now playing Next Wildfires force evacuations on Greek island of Kefalonia Now playing Next Ceuta: more migrants leave but residents still in shock Now playing Next Trump to cancel strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed Now playing Next Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany Now playing Next Too hot to study: Will heatwaves impact school summer holidays in Europe? Now playing Next Aerial firefighters take off to tackle major wildfire in Greece after two killed in helicopter collision Now playing Next At least 88 dead in Ceuta, Spain says, as EU prepares talks on uncontrolled migrant crossings Now playing Next What are giant lobsters doing in Pompeii? Ancient ruins meet pop art in Philip Colbert's biggest installation ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Helicopters and firefighters fight fast-moving wildfire near Athens No Comment Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany No Comment Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival No Comment Giant lifelike sculptures bring art closer to Chicago crowds Ecotech This Scottish startup saves wild fish by replacing them with Omega-3 algae fed on whisky waste World News Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency Europe News Ceuta: more migrants leave but residents still in shock. Far-right leader visits Europe News Italian Navy boards tanker from Russian shadow fleet Indonesia At least five dead and 41 missing after an Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea Europe News Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece Food and Drink Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain Europe News 13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru ADVERTISEMENT Iran Trump says he's cancelling strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed Europe News Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 Europe News Ceuta trying to regain calm and return to normality 'with caution' Europe News Hamburg celebrates Pride with increased security one week after deadly Berlin attack Europe News Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and Greece Europe News Situation in Ceuta 'almost entirely reversed' as death toll climbs to 67, Spain says Europe News Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30 Sport FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT