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Suspected WWII Incendiary Found at Hamburg Airport Construction Site

Authorities established a 50-meter safety zone pending evaluation by bomb disposal specialists.

Overview

  • Workers discovered the object around midday at a site between the terminal parking garage and the customs building.
  • The fire department was alerted at about 12:15 local time and described the item as a World War II–era Stabbrandbombe.
  • Hamburg Airport referred to the discovery as munitions uncovered during earthworks.
  • An explosives disposal technician was dispatched to inspect the device and determine any necessary measures.
  • Flight operations were not affected as the 50-meter exclusion perimeter remained in place.