As of: March 12, 2024, 3:08 p.m
By: Felix Herz
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A World War II phosphorus bomb was discovered on the banks of the Lech in Augsburg.
The mysterious find ignited and gave off reddish-blue smoke.
Augsburg – A phosphorus bomb from the Second World War was discovered on the banks of the Lech in Augsburg.
The fire department reported on Tuesday, March 12th that a small fire on a gravel bank was initially reported the day before.
While investigating the scene of the fire, rescue workers came across a cylindrical object about 45 centimeters long, which was later identified as a phosphorus bomb.
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Burning phosphorus bomb on the banks of the Lech in Augsburg – mystery about its origin
The fire department stated that reddish-blue smoke and a sulphurous-sweet smell were emitted from the phosphorus bomb and that flames appeared on the bomb.
The explosive ordnance disposal service was able to recover the bomb and secure it in a special container.
A police spokeswoman was initially unable to clarify how the phosphorus bomb reached the banks of the Lech and ignited.
Rescue workers in Augsburg came across an unexpected find: a phosphorus bomb from World War II.
How it got there and became infected remains a mystery.
© picture alliance/dpa/Feuerwehr Augsburg |
Augsburg fire department
The fire department explained that a phosphorus bomb contains incendiary material and highly toxic phosphorus, which reacts immediately when it comes into contact with oxygen.
She emphasized that the discovery of such ordnance from the Second World War is not uncommon.
The fire department therefore strongly advises not to touch suspicious objects, to maintain a safety distance of at least 50 meters and to warn other passers-by until emergency services arrive and can secure the site.
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