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Wildfire exposes unexploded WWII shells in southwest France

A wildfire exposed unexploded WWII shells, prompting bomb disposal teams to clear the area before residents returned.
WHO: Bomb disposal teams
WHAT: Unexploded WWII shells were exposed by a wildfire and bomb disposal teams cleared the area.
WHEN: Aug 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM ET
WHERE: Southwest France
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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