WWII bomb in Nuremberg's Lichtenreuth successfully defused

Construction workers in Nuremberg's Lichtenreuth district discovered a 250-kilogram WWII bomb. About 370 people were evacuated before the device was safely defused that evening. A city spokesperson confirmed there were no incidents.

Construction work in Nuremberg's new Lichtenreuth district uncovered another World War II aerial bomb on Wednesday midday. The 250-kilogram unexploded ordnance prompted an evacuation within a 450-meter radius, affecting up to 370 people, including residents, a hotel, and a gas station. Twenty-five people and two dogs received care at a nearby cultural and congress hall, facilitated by a city-organized shuttle bus.

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Residents evacuating Kiel neighborhood due to discovery of a 250kg WWII bomb during construction, ahead of controlled defusal.
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Over 5,000 people affected by bomb discovery in Kiel

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A 250-kilogram Second World War aerial bomb was discovered during construction work in Kiel's Suchsdorf district. It is scheduled for defusal on Sunday, March 15, 2026, requiring the evacuation of about 4,745 residents in Kiel and 701 in neighboring Kronshagen. Police advise preparing for several hours away from home.

A World War II bomb at Duisburg's main railway station has been safely detonated, lifting the station's closure. The bomb, a 500 kg American device, was found during construction work. Approximately 6,600 residents and travelers were affected by the evacuation.

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Bomb disposal officers safely detonated a suspected wartime mortar round found at a Hong Kong construction site in Kwu Tung North on Tuesday morning, with no evacuations required.

Six people, including children, were injured in a basement fire at an apartment building in Bremerhaven-Lehe. Firefighters evacuated the four-story structure and rescued pets. Police are investigating the cause.

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An explosion occurred at a residence in Tygelsjö near Malmö on Friday evening. Police were alerted at 18:28 and cordoned off the area while the bomb squad investigated.

Many of Sweden's bomb shelters are old and need upgrades. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency is inspecting them, with the pace set to increase soon with more funding and new responsibilities. Most shelters protect against pressure waves and shrapnel, but have shortcomings against chemical and nuclear weapons.

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