Wildfires Igniting Forgotten Bombs | Science News

Wildfires in Europe are igniting buried WWII and Cold War bombs, turning smoldering flames into literal ticking time bombs. In Germany, firefighters had to coordinate with bomb squads in a national park, while in France, wildfires unearthed dozens of shells—some detonating and even damaging homes. Sustained heat destabilizes old casings, making dormant explosives far more volatile. This isn’t just a European problem: extreme heat has triggered explosions in Iraq too. As climate change fuels longer, hotter fires and land use shifts create more fuel, former military training grounds across Europe and beyond now face a deadly double threat—wildfires and buried history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d80b06d3406b2bc