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us-news24 days ago•3 min saved

Portland car packed with explosives crashes into MAC; officials call it isolated

A man drove a car packed with explosives and propane into Portland's Multnomah Athletic Club early Saturday, killing himself and igniting a fire; investigators found multiple incendiary devices, some partially detonated, and bomb-disposal robots were deployed as authorities cleared the scene. Police described the incident as isolated and not an act of domestic terrorism; the MAC remains closed indefinitely while investigators identify the driver and determine a motive.

via NBC News|

#bomb-disposal #explosives #investigation

uk26 days ago•7 min saved

Plymouth: 250kg WWII bomb safely detonated at sea after evacuations

A 250kg World War II bomb found in a Plymouth back garden was made safe and detonated out at sea, prompting the evacuation of about 1,200 homes; residents were housed at Southway Youth and Community Centre and later allowed to return home.

via BBC|

#bomb-disposal #evacuations #plymouth

local27 days ago•20 min saved

Plymouth WWII bomb detonated; cordon remains as safety checks begin

In Plymouth, a 250kg German SC250 WW2 bomb found on a building site in Southway was detonated in situ at 11:15 BST after being deemed too unstable to move. Authorities used hundreds of tonnes of sand and protective structures to manage the blast risk. More than 1,200 homes were evacuated to Southway Youth and Community Centre, and the 400m cordon remains in place for safety inspections and damage assessments, with officials due to provide updates as residents wait to return home.

via BBC|

#bomb-disposal #evacuation #local

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Mass Evacuations Near Paris as WWII Bomb Is Detonated on Site

Thousands of residents in Colombes, north of Paris, were evacuated while bomb disposal teams made a World War II-era munition safe; after an initial attempt to remove the detonator failed, the device was destroyed in situ in a controlled explosion at 15:20 local time, with the evacuation zone lifted and residents allowed to return about an hour later.

via BBC|

#bomb-disposal #evacuation #france

world3 months ago•32 min saved

France hospital extracts 8-inch shell from patient after self-insertion

A hospital in Toulouse treated a man with a collectible shell lodged in his rectum. Staff called a bomb-disposal team due to the risk of an explosion, and firefighters were dispatched to ensure safety during the procedure. The patient reportedly inserted the shell himself, and surgeons extracted a nearly 20-centimetre shell.

via CTV News|

#bomb-disposal #france #hospital

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Cologne evacuates 20,000 for WWII bomb defusal in largest operation since 1945

Cologne is evacuating around 20,500 residents from the city center to safely defuse three unexploded WWII bombs discovered in a shipyard, marking the largest such operation since the war's end, with extensive disruptions to daily life and transportation.

via BBC|

#bomb-disposal #city-center #cologne

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

WWII Bomb Found in Plymouth Detonated at Sea after Evacuations

A 500kg German WW2 bomb found in a Plymouth garden caused a four-day evacuation of thousands of people before being safely detonated at sea. The bomb was transported through the city's streets and then taken by boat beyond the breakwater for detonation. The disposal marked the end of significant disruption for residents, with over 10,000 people and 4,300 properties falling within the evacuation cordon. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps praised the "bravery and fortitude" of those involved in the operation, while the city's council leader thanked everyone for their support during the incident.

via BBC.com|

#bomb-disposal #detonation #evacuation

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Nauru's State of Emergency: Unexploded WWII Bomb Threat Resolved

The tiny Pacific island of Nauru has declared a state of disaster as Australian army sappers attempt to defuse a 500-pound World War Two-era bomb. Schools and workplaces will be closed, and residents within a 2 km radius of the bomb will be evacuated. Nauru's acting president has expressed concern for the safety of the island's population and vital infrastructure. The bomb was discovered during construction work, and while the risk of unintended detonation is low, precautions are being taken to protect residents and property.

via Reuters|

#australian-army #bomb-disposal #evacuation