Unexpected find in Berlin: Fire Bomb Identified by Experts
In a series of unexpected events, two major cities in Germany have been shaken by the discovery of World War II bombs. In Berlin, the historic district of Berlin-Mitte and the suburban area of Berlin-Spandau have been affected. Meanwhile, Frankfurt is preparing for the detonation of a similar bomb near Frankfurt Airport.
Last Wednesday morning, construction work in Berlin-Mitte unearthed an 8,000-kilogram World War II bomb. As a precaution, around 8,000 residents were initially evacuated from their homes. Among the establishments located in the evacuation zone were a hospital, a care facility, a primary school, and two kindergartens. Fortunately, the care facility's operations remained unaffected, although no one could enter or leave the facility during the evacuation.
The evacuation zone in Berlin-Mitte has now been lifted, allowing people to return to their homes. However, several streets in the district may still have traffic disruptions. The Fischerinsel, once part of the oldest part of the medieval town of Cölln on the present-day territory of Berlin, was at the heart of the evacuation.
Meanwhile, in Berlin-Spandau, a 100-kilogram World War II bomb was discovered, necessitating the evacuation of around 12,400 people. The city quarter in the southern part of the Spree Island in Mitte, popular among tourists, has been affected. A temporary shelter has been set up in a sports hall for those who cannot stay with relatives or friends during the evacuation. The bomb posed no immediate danger, leading to its scheduled defusal later today.
In a separate incident, Frankfurt is preparing for the detonation of a 75- to 100-kilogram World War II bomb near Frankfurt Airport on the A5 motorway tomorrow. The unexploded ordnance was discovered during routine construction work.
These events mark significant evacuations in the respective cities, following similar events in Marzahn in July 2023 and Gesundbrunnen in December 2021. It serves as a reminder of the legacy of the past, as these discoveries continue to surface, posing challenges and necessitating careful handling.
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