Grenades from World War II successfully blown up in Homburg!

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On May 12, 2025, grenades from the Second World War were blown up in Homburg, Saarland, without danger to the population.
On May 12, 2025, grenades from the Second World War were blown up in Homburg, Saarland, without danger to the population. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On May 12, 2025, several dangerous war materials were discovered in Homburg, Saarland, and successfully blown up when the gas high pressure lines were built. It was a grenade and other ammunition from World War II. The discovery of the explosive remains took place in the vicinity of the Waldbühne, which caused the use for the residents to be safe.

The incident that made headlines that day was already the third of this kind within a few weeks. As early as April 2025, grenades were found at the same construction site, which also had to be blown up in a controlled manner. The clean -up work required the intervention of numerous police force, ordnance clearance and fire brigade. These coordinated the use with extreme precision to ensure the safety of the residents.

controlled explosions

Since a disarming on the grenade on site was not feasible, those responsible decided to make the dangerous materials harmless through two controlled explosions. The entire mission was without incidents, and there was no danger to the population at any time. The subsequent blocking measures around the affected area were also gradually lifted. The forest area is gradually released, so that residents and visitors can soon spend their free time there again.

The incident was also reported in detail by the SR Info messages on the radio on the same day. This reporting underlines the importance of such security measures and the vigilant attitude of the authorities towards potential dangers that could emerge from war materials.

summary of events

In summary, it can be stated that the discovery of the grenades and ammunition during the construction work on the gas high pressure line is not only a safety -related problem, but also gives a review of the consequences of the Second World War. The resourceful workers and emergency services offered residents security through their quick reaction and the professional procedure against these residues from the past.

  • Location: Homburg, Saarland
  • Type of materials found: grenade and ammunition from the Second World War
  • Date of explosions: May 12, 2025
  • Number of blasting: Two controlled explosions
  • involved institutions: police, ordnance clearing service, fire brigade
  • Earlier finds: mid and late April 2025
  • Consequences for residents: no danger, gradually approval of the area
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