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.
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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