France wildfire aftermath uncovers 400+ WWII shells in Le Porge
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In the Gironde village of Le Porge, residents returning to the scorched area after devastating wildfires watched as bomb disposal teams recovered more than 400 World War II–era shells and munitions, prompting a safety exclusion zone as authorities work to neutralize the danger amid ongoing fire threats across Europe.
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