Discovered Arms on Anderter Straße in Misburg-Süd: FW Hannover Reveals findings
In the heart of Hannover, Germany, an unexpected discovery has led to an evacuation measure affecting approximately 3,350 residents. On a property in Misburg-South, a munition from World War II was found in a local pond.
To ensure the safety of all those living in the area, an evacuation zone, a 1,000-meter radius around the discovery site, has been established. This measure is being coordinated with experts from the Lower Saxony Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service.
The evacuation is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Residents are advised to take essential items with them during this time, such as medication, baby or special food, and appropriate clothing.
Buses will be provided free of charge for transportation to the care center, regularly stopping at specific bus stops. The Pestalozzi School's sports hall will serve as a care center for evacuated residents starting at 4:30 PM on August 18, 2025.
For any inquiries, residents can contact the Hannover Fire Department. Christine Reime from the press department can be reached at 0511 912-1293, via email at [email protected], or through their website at https://www.feuerwehr-hannover.de. The citizen hotline for questions from the public is 0800 / 7 31 31 31 and will be reachable on August 18, 2025, from 8:00 AM until the end of the measures.
For real-time updates, follow the Hannover Fire Department on their Threads profile @feuerwehr_hannover using the hashtag #hannbombe and via their WhatsApp channel at https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKjQ5EAKWNSF5m7c1p.
Current information and the specific evacuation area, including a detailed list of affected streets, can be obtained via the internet portals of the state capital of Hannover (www.hannover.de) and the Hannover Fire Department (www.feuerwehr-hannover.de).
Residents may only return to their homes in the late evening hours after all necessary exploratory and explosive ordnance disposal measures have been carried out. The person responsible for the press department of the Hannover Fire Department is Achim Barczok.
Stay informed and follow the instructions provided by the authorities for a safe and swift resolution to this situation.
