World War II Bomb Prompts Evacuation of 2,800 in Bottrop

A 250 kg unexploded bomb with a chemical fuse was discovered during construction, necessitating immediate evacuation and controlled detonation.

The bomb was found at a construction site in Bottrop-Welheim, requiring urgent action due to its dangerous chemical fuse.
Evacuation efforts are underway, affecting 2,800 residents, including those in a nearby senior care facility.
Residents without alternative accommodation are being housed at the Lohnhalle Arenberg-Fortsetzung.
Local authorities have imposed road closures within a 500-meter radius around the bomb site to ensure public safety.
The bomb disposal unit from the Bezirksregierung Arnsberg is on-site to secure and neutralize the explosive device.