WWII Explosives Detonate Amid French Wildfires

CBS News · world

World War II explosives, including German and French mortar shells and anti-tank shells, have detonated in France due to raging wildfires. The uncontrolled explosions have created a terrifying 'sound of war' for local residents. The incident highlights the lingering dangers of historical ordnance, especially when exacerbated by extreme weather events like wildfires, posing a significant risk to public safety and the environment.