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Berlin Evacuates 5,600 Households After WWII Bomb Discovery
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Berlin Evacuates 5,600 Households After WWII Bomb Discovery

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A World War II bomb discovered in Berlin-Neukölln has prompted the evacuation of 5,600 households.
  • A 500-meter exclusion zone has been established around the bomb site, affecting a senior home, a homeless shelter, and a daycare center.
  • Approximately 200 police officers, along with emergency services, are involved in the operation to defuse the 100-kilogram bomb, which may continue into the night.

Residents in Berlin-Neukölln are being evacuated from their homes after the discovery of a World War II bomb in the Neukölln Ship Canal. Police have established a 500-meter exclusion zone around the site, impacting 5,600 households. The evacuation is underway, with authorities unsure when it will conclude, potentially extending into the late evening or night.

A temporary shelter has been set up to accommodate affected residents. The operation involves around 200 police officers, supported by the fire department, Red Cross, and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief. The exclusion zone encompasses a senior living facility, a shelter for the homeless, and a daycare center.

The 100-kilogram explosive device was found submerged in the canal between Teupitzer and Treptower streets. The busy Sonnenallee is located just a few blocks away. The bomb has been lifted from the water and placed on a floating pontoon. A crane will then move it to shore for defusal, according to police.

The evacuation of the exclusion zone has begun. When it will be completed is open.

— police spokespersonDescribing the ongoing evacuation process.
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