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French wildfires expose cache of buried Second World War shells

This photograph shows shells from the Second World War in the village of Le Porge, 3 August.
This photograph shows shells from the Second World War in the village of Le Porge, 3 August. © AFP - ROMAIN PERROCHEAU

Devastating wildfires in the southwest of France have uncovered a hidden cache of Second World War-era shells in the village of Le Porge, adding an explosive edge to an already dangerous situation.

Dozens of unexploded munitions were discovered after loud explosions rattled the town, as flames swept through the area.

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