Flare washed up on Norfolk beach
Published:
3:16 PM April 16, 2010
Updated:
9:15 AM October 11, 2020
A military flare has been washed up on Mundesley beach.
A military flare has been washed up on Mundesley beach.
The flare is believed to be a phosphorous military flare, which is used by the Royal Air Force and also by some American airforce craft.
A spokesman for Yarmouth coastguard said the flare was spotted by a member of the public at 10.15am today, who informed the police and the coastguard.
An explosives disposal team has now been called in to safely detonate the flare.
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People are urged to call the coastguard or police if they spot a flare. They may be marked military marine marker flare, and display a warning that they contain phosphorous, which can cause severe burns.
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