The Singapore army specialists on Tuesday (Sep 26) detonated a 100-kilogramme World War II-era bomb found at a construction site after evacuating thousands of residents from nearby areas. The detonation of the unexploded aerial bomb which was discovered last week has been described as the largest-ever exercise involving a WW II relic in Singapore by the city-state’s media.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Largest-ever’ exercise involving WWII relic</h2>

More than 4,000 people were evacuated from nearby residences for the controlled detonation, reported news agency AFP. The unexploded aerial bomb was found in Singapore’s northeastern suburb of Bukit Timah where a condominium or condo was being built, said the police on Sunday (Sep 24).&nbsp;

The news agency also reported that prior to the detonation, military officers were seen setting up sandbags around the area to contain the blast. Subsequently, soldiers carried the explosive on a net from where it was found into the sandbagged area, where charges had been laid.

A mushroom cloud rose in the distance after the explosion on Tuesday morning as bomb disposal experts carried out the first of a series of explosions, reported AFP.&nbsp; 
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According to local media reports, the device likely contained around 47 kilogrammes of explosives which would have been strong enough to blow up the surrounding apartment block.&nbsp;

The police warned residents not to be alarmed by the loud explosion and to avoid the area.

The unexploded aerial bomb which is believed to be one of the largest wartime explosives discovered in Singapore had been deemed unsafe to move, and hence had to be disposed of on-site by the military, according to the local police.&nbsp;

The nearby buildings and roads were deemed structurally safe and residents were allowed to return home, said the police, after the detonation. Notably, the officials in Singapore made no reference to the origin of the bomb.

<h2>How did it get there?</h2>

Japanese planes had first bombed Singapore, on December 8, 1941, when it was a British colony a day after Tokyo’s attack on the United States Pacific fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.&nbsp;

During WWII the city-state was occupied by the Japanese from 1942 to 1945.

It is not the first time that an unexploded device was found in the land-scarce city-state.&nbsp;

A projectile believed to be a war relic was discovered in April 2021 by a construction worker prompting the evacuation of more than 100 people from nearby shops, reported the Straits Times newspaper.&nbsp;

In 2016, another WWII bomb was found and disposed of, however, civilian evacuations were reported back then, according to The Straits Times.

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The Singapore army specialists on Tuesday (Sep 26) detonated a 100-kilogramme World War II-era bomb found at a construction site after evacuating thousands of residents from nearby areas.

The Singapore army specialists on Tuesday (Sep 26) detonated a 100-kilogramme World War II-era bomb found at a construction site after evacuating thousands of residents from nearby areas. The detonation of the unexploded aerial bomb which was discovered last week has been described as the largest-ever exercise involving a WW II relic in Singapore by the city-state’s media. ‘Largest-ever’ exercise involving WWII relic More than 4,000 people were evacuated from nearby residences for the controlled detonation, reported news agency AFP. The unexploded aerial bomb was found in Singapore’s northeastern suburb of Bukit Timah where a condominium or condo was being built, said the police on Sunday (Sep 24). The news agency also reported that prior to the detonation, military officers were seen setting up sandbags around the area to contain the blast. Subsequently, soldiers carried the explosive on a net from where it was found into the sandbagged area, where charges had been laid. A mushroom cloud rose in the distance after the explosion on Tuesday morning as bomb disposal experts carried out the first of a series of explosions, reported AFP. 100 years old World War 2 bomb relic found at construction site in underground Singapore. It’s so long and just discovered 😱, luckily 200m radius residents has been clear for safety pic.twitter.com/9QibeXGcN6 — Sally (@Daphney_Salina) September 26, 2023 × According to local media reports, the device likely contained around 47 kilogrammes of explosives which would have been strong enough to blow up the surrounding apartment block. The police warned residents not to be alarmed by the loud explosion and to avoid the area. The unexploded aerial bomb which is believed to be one of the largest wartime explosives discovered in Singapore had been deemed unsafe to move, and hence had to be disposed of on-site by the military, according to the local police. The nearby buildings and roads were deemed structurally safe and residents were allowed to return home, said the police, after the detonation. Notably, the officials in Singapore made no reference to the origin of the bomb. How did it get there? Japanese planes had first bombed Singapore, on December 8, 1941, when it was a British colony a day after Tokyo’s attack on the United States Pacific fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. During WWII the city-state was occupied by the Japanese from 1942 to 1945. It is not the first time that an unexploded device was found in the land-scarce city-state. A projectile believed to be a war relic was discovered in April 2021 by a construction worker prompting the evacuation of more than 100 people from nearby shops, reported the Straits Times newspaper. In 2016, another WWII bomb was found and disposed of, however, civilian evacuations were reported back then, according to The Straits Times. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Singapore detonates 100kg World War II-era bomb after thousands evacuated

A World War II-era bomb, which was discovered in the&nbsp;English town of Great Yarmouth, exploded “unintentionally” after experts tried to defuse it.&nbsp;The incident took place on Friday.&nbsp;The bomb was found when a contractor who was doing dredging work in the River Yare first discovered the 250-kilogramme&nbsp;(about 550 pounds) explosive on Tuesday, following which authorities were informed.

Later, emergency services and local authorities declared a "major incident" and activated emergency plans. An Explosion Ordnance Device team was also summoned to the area. Roads were closed and the immediate area was evacuated, according to CBS News.

The explosive somehow got detonated when the work to disarm the explosive began on Friday, causing a large explosion, according to a&nbsp;news release from the city.

Before the defusing bid, hundreds of people had been evacuated from homes and workplaces. A video shot on the police drone was shared on Twitter, which attracted thousands of views.

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Fortunately, no casualty was reported as the 20th-century bomb was surrounded by a protective sandbox in case of an unexpected detonation. Police said that the sandbox prevented injuries.

“The unexploded bomb in Great Yarmouth detonated earlier during work to disarm it. Our drone captured the moment. We can confirm that no one was injured," the Norfolk Police tweeted.

Following the incident, police lifted the evacuation orders and Great Yarmouth Borough Council Chief Executive Sheila Oxtoby thanked community members for their patience and understanding throughout the multi-day process.&nbsp;

"This has been an unsettling time for many people, most of all for those who were evacuated from their homes. Safety of the public has been at the heart of decision-making throughout this multi-agency operation. While it may have been slow, yesterday afternoon's events show why it was so important to take all necessary measures to minimise any risk to the public," Oxtoby said, according to the news release.

"... I'd like to thank everyone involved for bringing this to a safe conclusion and we will continue to help those residents displaced."&nbsp;

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A World War II-era bomb, which was discovered in the English town of Great Yarmouth, exploded “unintentionally” after experts tried to defuse it. The incident took place on Friday.

A World War II-era bomb, which was discovered in the English town of Great Yarmouth, exploded “unintentionally” after experts tried to defuse it. The incident took place on Friday. The bomb was found when a contractor who was doing dredging work in the River Yare first discovered the 250-kilogramme (about 550 pounds) explosive on Tuesday, following which authorities were informed. Later, emergency services and local authorities declared a "major incident" and activated emergency plans. An Explosion Ordnance Device team was also summoned to the area. Roads were closed and the immediate area was evacuated, according to CBS News. The explosive somehow got detonated when the work to disarm the explosive began on Friday, causing a large explosion, according to a news release from the city. Before the defusing bid, hundreds of people had been evacuated from homes and workplaces. A video shot on the police drone was shared on Twitter, which attracted thousands of views. The unexploded bomb in #GreatYarmouth detonated earlier during work to disarm it. Our drone captured the moment. We can confirm that no one was injured. Public safety has been at the heart of our decision making all the way through this operation, which we know has been lengthy. pic.twitter.com/9SaeYmHkrb — Norfolk Police (@NorfolkPolice) February 10, 2023 × Fortunately, no casualty was reported as the 20th-century bomb was surrounded by a protective sandbox in case of an unexpected detonation. Police said that the sandbox prevented injuries. “The unexploded bomb in Great Yarmouth detonated earlier during work to disarm it. Our drone captured the moment. We can confirm that no one was injured," the Norfolk Police tweeted. Following the incident, police lifted the evacuation orders and Great Yarmouth Borough Council Chief Executive Sheila Oxtoby thanked community members for their patience and understanding throughout the multi-day process. "This has been an unsettling time for many people, most of all for those who were evacuated from their homes. Safety of the public has been at the heart of decision-making throughout this multi-agency operation. While it may have been slow, yesterday afternoon's events show why it was so important to take all necessary measures to minimise any risk to the public," Oxtoby said, according to the news release. "... I'd like to thank everyone involved for bringing this to a safe conclusion and we will continue to help those residents displaced." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

World War II bomb found in UK’s Yare river, explodes while being defused; incident caught on video

A 38-year-old beach lover&nbsp;Jodie Crews and her eight-year-old&nbsp;daughter Isabella decided to bring back a unique find from their trip to the beach, only to later realise it was not what they thought it to be.

The Crews found a peculiar-looking thing on the beach and brought it back home assuming it to be some kind of fossil or a bone. Jodie took to social media to ask her friends if they could identify what their rare find was and from which period.&nbsp;

A friend suggested it to be 'whale vomit' and asked the duo to poke it with a hot pin to see if it let out a "puff of white smoke" which could confirm it being 'whale vomit'.

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However, when the mother-daughter duo followed their friend's advice, the outer portion of the object started melting and soon turned hot, making sizzling sounds. As soon as Jodie saw the object turning into a fireball, she grabbed the grenade and ran towards the kitchen where she placed it in the sink.&nbsp;

The grenade soon exploded causing destruction in and around the kitchen sink. Recalling the event, Jodie Crews said, "It just turned into a fireball. My daughter screamed and ran out the back door. I grabbed the grenade and ran with it at arm’s length into the kitchen where I hurled it into the sink. We just went into survival mode."

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"I then rushed upstairs to soak a towel to throw over it to put it out. The adrenalin must have kicked in and taken over," she explained.&nbsp;"My first thought was to save my daughter, house, cats and dogs. With my daughter safely in the garden I ran back upstairs to get the cats – we have four three-week-old kittens – and rounded up our two dogs."

The neighbours, upon hearing the explosion, rushed to help the duo and called the emergency services. The authorities identified it to be an explosive probably from World War II which would normally have a&nbsp;protective coating of wax.

Crews have been advised not to drink water from their tap for a few days now, fearing the water may be contaminated due to the explosion.

"We often collect pieces of glass and driftwood as we like making things. We are very arty and crafty," Jodie joked. "It had strange ridges and looked more like a piece of bone. It wasn’t very heavy and weighed the same as a bag of sugar. I thought it might be an old knee joint. It didn’t feel metallic at all."

A 38-year-old beach lover Jodie Crews and her eight-year-old daughter Isabella decided to bring back a unique find from their trip to the beach, only to later realise it was not what they thought it to be.

A 38-year-old beach lover Jodie Crews and her eight-year-old daughter Isabella decided to bring back a unique find from their trip to the beach, only to later realise it was not what they thought it to be. The Crews found a peculiar-looking thing on the beach and brought it back home assuming it to be some kind of fossil or a bone. Jodie took to social media to ask her friends if they could identify what their rare find was and from which period. A friend suggested it to be 'whale vomit' and asked the duo to poke it with a hot pin to see if it let out a "puff of white smoke" which could confirm it being 'whale vomit'. Also read| Banksy's 'Achoo' causes distress for property owners However, when the mother-daughter duo followed their friend's advice, the outer portion of the object started melting and soon turned hot, making sizzling sounds. As soon as Jodie saw the object turning into a fireball, she grabbed the grenade and ran towards the kitchen where she placed it in the sink. The grenade soon exploded causing destruction in and around the kitchen sink. Recalling the event, Jodie Crews said, "It just turned into a fireball. My daughter screamed and ran out the back door. I grabbed the grenade and ran with it at arm’s length into the kitchen where I hurled it into the sink. We just went into survival mode." Also read| Beer can camera captures longest-exposure photograph ever - by coincidence! "I then rushed upstairs to soak a towel to throw over it to put it out. The adrenalin must have kicked in and taken over," she explained. "My first thought was to save my daughter, house, cats and dogs. With my daughter safely in the garden I ran back upstairs to get the cats – we have four three-week-old kittens – and rounded up our two dogs." The neighbours, upon hearing the explosion, rushed to help the duo and called the emergency services. The authorities identified it to be an explosive probably from World War II which would normally have a protective coating of wax. Crews have been advised not to drink water from their tap for a few days now, fearing the water may be contaminated due to the explosion. "We often collect pieces of glass and driftwood as we like making things. We are very arty and crafty," Jodie joked. "It had strange ridges and looked more like a piece of bone. It wasn’t very heavy and weighed the same as a bag of sugar. I thought it might be an old knee joint. It didn’t feel metallic at all."

Mother-daughter's rare beach find turns out to be grenade from WWII

Around 54,000 people were evacuated from the southern Italian city of Brindisi on Sunday as experts worked to defuse a World War Two bomb, authorities said.

Corriere della Sera daily said the operation was the biggest peacetime evacuation in Italy, with more than 60% of the city's residents forced to vacate a "red zone" in a radius of 1,617 metres from where the bomb was found.

The British bomb, believed to have been dropped on the city in 1941, is 1 metre long and contains 40 kgs of dynamite, authorities said. It was found by chance last month during refurbishment works at a cinema theatre.

The city's airport, train station, two hospitals and prison were shut down and evacuated as part of the operation, which authorities expect to be completed around lunchtime. 
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Around 54,000 people were evacuated from the southern Italian city of Brindisi on Sunday as experts worked to defuse a World War Two bomb, authorities said. Corriere della Sera daily said the operation was the biggest peacetime evacuation in Italy, with more than 60% of the city's residents forced to vacate a "red zone" in a radius of 1,617 metres from where the bomb was found.

Around 54,000 people were evacuated from the southern Italian city of Brindisi on Sunday as experts worked to defuse a World War Two bomb, authorities said. Corriere della Sera daily said the operation was the biggest peacetime evacuation in Italy, with more than 60% of the city's residents forced to vacate a "red zone" in a radius of 1,617 metres from where the bomb was found. The British bomb, believed to have been dropped on the city in 1941, is 1 metre long and contains 40 kgs of dynamite, authorities said. It was found by chance last month during refurbishment works at a cinema theatre. The city's airport, train station, two hospitals and prison were shut down and evacuated as part of the operation, which authorities expect to be completed around lunchtime.

Italian city evacuates 54,000 people to defuse World War II bomb

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Mother-daughter's rare beach find turns out to be grenade from WWII

Italian city evacuates 54,000 people to defuse World War II bomb