Wildfires in southern France led to the unexpected discovery of a large munitions depot in the town of Le Porge. Authorities report the site contained roughly 400 historical projectiles and other types of ammunition. The fires caused over a hundred explosions as the ordnance detonated, prompting concern and investigation. Local officials, cited by the BBC, confirmed the discovery occurred during firefighting efforts. The origin and age of the munitions are currently under investigation. The situation highlights the potential hidden dangers revealed by increasingly frequent and intense wildfires. No injuries have been reported in connection with the explosions.