Nuremberg, Germany – An unexploded World War II bomb discovered in the city prompted the largest evacuation operation in its postwar history, impacting nearly 21,000 residents on November 12, 2023. authorities initiated the extensive safety measure to mitigate potential harm from the ordnance.
The discovery and subsequent evacuation underscore the ongoing legacy of wartime destruction in Europe and the complex challenges of unearthing and neutralizing remaining explosives. The operation affected a wide swath of the city center, requiring residents and businesses within a 1.5-kilometer radius of the bomb site to relocate. Emergency services coordinated the effort, establishing temporary shelters and ensuring the safe removal of the population. Further details are available via a live ticker and current police reports.
The evacuation began Sunday morning, allowing bomb disposal experts to safely defuse the device. Residents were permitted to return to their homes later in the day after the all-clear was given.
