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Hundreds of WWII Shells Uncovered in French Village Ravaged by Wildfires and Heatwave
Hundreds of World War II shells and munitions have been discovered in the French village of Le Porge, as residents return to the ravaged community in the wake of last month's blazes, according to local authorities.
Hundreds of World War II shells and munitions have been discovered in the French village of Le Porge, as residents return to the ravaged community in the wake of last month's blazes, according to local reports. The discovery was made amidst wildfires that have been gripping France amid a heatwave crisis. Residents have been forced to evacuate their homes and are returning now that the fires have subsided. The exact number of shells found is over 400, highlighting the village's role in the country's military history.
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