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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wildfires in the village of Le Porge, France exposed hundreds of World War II munitions buried in the area. Explosions heard during the fire are believed to have been caused by the ordnance igniting from the heat. French authorities secured the site following the discovery.
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