Discovered Arms on Anderter Straße, Misburg-Süd - Hannover
In the heart of Hannover, Germany, a munition from World War II was discovered in a pond on August 18, 2025. To ensure the safety of the city's residents, the Hannover Fire Department has taken immediate action.
Residents living in the vicinity of Anderter Straße in Hannover-Misburg are being asked to evacuate their homes. The evacuation, scheduled for 4:30 PM onwards, will affect approximately 3,350 citizens. For those needing assistance, buses will be provided free of charge for transport to a care centre set up at the sports hall of the Pestalozzi School.
The safety zone required for the investigation and defusing of the unexploded bomb extends to a radius of 1,000 meters around the discovery site. Affected residents are urged to take all necessary items with them, including medication, baby or special food, and clothing.
The Hannover Fire Department is coordinating security measures with their Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) expert group. Residents can keep updated on the situation via the department's threads profile on social media (@feuerwehr_hannover) using the hashtag #hannbombe and through their WhatsApp channel (https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKjQ5EAKWNSF5m7c1p).
For further inquiries, residents can contact Feuerwehr Hannover's press office, Christine Reime, at 0511 912-1293 or via email at [email protected]. The contact information for Feuerwehr Hannover can also be found on their website (https://www.feuerwehr-hannover.de).
In addition, a citizen's hotline (0800 / 7 31 31 31) is available for questions from the public on August 18, 2025. Current information and the specific evacuation area 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).
Wheelchair-bound persons can request an ambulance transport by calling 19222. For those who need to leave their apartments, a care centre will be available to provide shelter and support during this time.
The Hannover Fire Department encourages residents to stay informed and follow all safety instructions to ensure a swift and successful resolution to this situation.
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