Unexploded World War I mortars found at construction site, Washington police say
February 28, 2025 Don Sweeney - The Sacramento Bee
An archaeologist at a construction site reported finding unexploded military munitions, Washington police said.
The explosives found Tuesday, Feb. 25, appear to be mortar shells dating back to World War I, the Vancouver Police Department said in a Feb. 26 news release.
They were found during construction at Pearson Field, a municipal airport, police said.
A police bomb squad responded to assess the situation, cops said. They safely exploded the first mortar shell with the help of a U.S. Air Force explosive disposal team.
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