Following the discovery of a World War II bomb in Berlin, residents of 5,600 households must evacuate their homes, Blue News reports.
A 500-meter exclusion zone has been established around the site where the bomb was found, a police spokesperson said. The evacuation of the exclusion zone has reportedly begun. It is unclear when it will be completed. The operation in Berlin-Neukölln could continue into the late evening or overnight.
An emergency shelter has been set up to provide care for those affected. According to reports, 200 police officers are on the scene. The fire department, the Red Cross, and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief are also assisting with the response. A senior citizens’ home, a homeless shelter, and a daycare center are located within the cordoned-off area.
The 100-kilogram explosive device had been found that morning at the bottom of the Neukölln shipping canal. The bustling Sonnenallee is just a few blocks away. The bomb was pulled from the water and placed on a floating pontoon. According to the police, a crane was then supposed to lift it onto the shore, where it was to be defused.
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