Spectacular bombing in Bremen: great evacuation successful!

Spectacular bombing in Bremen: great evacuation successful!

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, British World War II bombs were successfully blown up in Bremen-Farge. This decisive measure was necessary because the bombs were equipped with special ignition systems that made safe defusing impossible. A total of around 2,000 residents had to leave their houses to be safe during the explosion, such as Buten and internal reported .

The controlled explosion was carried out at 2:17 p.m. under the supervision of explosive master Thomas Richter. In advance, the emergency services had made several preparations, including covering the bombs with 50,000 liters of water and 100 tons of sand to dampen the explosion and minimize damage. During the explosive work, vegetation fires, which were deleted by the Bremen fire brigade and the Bremen-Farge volunteer fire brigade, sparked with great logistical efforts, so fireworld.at .

evacuation measures and security

The preparations were already in full swing the day before. An additional bomb and a grenade were discovered, which also had to be blown up to ensure the safety of the residents. The Bremen police praised the patience and cooperation of the affected citizens during this critical period. For residents who could not accommodate friends or relatives, accommodation was set up in the high school "in the sand wines".

The police announced after the successful explosion that all evacuated residents can return to their apartments. This bomb blast was a unique campaign for Bremen and illustrates the challenges associated with the disposal of old war ammunition.