Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 4, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Aug 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
WWII mortar shells detonate in France amid wildfires
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WWII-era German and French munitions, mainly mortar shells, detonated in France during wildfires.
WHO: German and French munitions
WHAT: WWII explosives detonated, including mortar shells and some high-explosive anti-tank shells
WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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