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News and documentaries
Here you will find updates from FONTANA-EOD alongside selected news reports and documentaries about ordnance. You can watch features from SR, ARD Wissen, Terra X History and SWR Aktuell on their respective publishers' sites.
Our company updates describe our current plans. The selected media features add historical background and technical information. An assessment of a particular property still depends on the records and conditions of the specific construction project.
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Company updates
27 October 2026 · Oliver Fontana
FONTANA-EOD is developing its own work platform
From project files and deployment planning to daily reports, FONTANA-EOD is developing a digital platform designed to connect the office and construction site through the same project information.
27 October 2026 · Oliver Fontana
FONTANA-EOD plans a move to Cologne and further branches
The Wesseling branch is planned to move to Cologne during 2026. Additional branches in five German federal states are planned for 2027–2028.
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Four perspectives on ordnance
Many trains cancelled after a shell was found in Kaiserslautern
SR info · 18 February 2025
The report covers the discovery of a mortar bomb during construction near Kaiserslautern's main railway station and the disruption to rail services at the time.
Explosive legacy · Lena Ganschow and wartime bombs
ARD Wissen / BR · 5 August 2025
The documentary examines the consequences of wartime ammunition left behind and the work of specialists and researchers. The link leads to the full programme in the ARD Mediathek.
Germany from above 1945 – 5 cities
Terra X History · YouTube
A historical view of five cities in 1945. The video introduces the period's history; it does not establish investigation findings for a present-day building plot.
Why are bombs from the Second World War still being found?
SWR Aktuell kurz + klar · YouTube
The feature explains why wartime bombs are still being found today. It provides general information. The responsible authorities must be involved when an actual object is found.
Context
What a media report tells you about your project
A report can explain a find, its consequences or its historical context. It does not establish whether another site needs investigating or which method would be suitable there. That depends on the project's location, planned ground disturbances and existing findings.
To prepare, read our information on Construction projects and suspected ordnance. The historical background is explained on the page Bombing campaigns and unexploded bombs.
The date and publisher identify each feature. References to closures or traffic disruption at the time are historical reports, rather than current traffic information. Features open on the publishers' sites.
Ordnance find
Keep your distance from a suspicious object
If you suspect an ordnance find, stop work in the affected area immediately. Do not touch or move the object. Leave the danger area, keep your distance and keep others away. Notify the police on 110.
The Immediate action after a find guide summarises what to do. Official guidance is also available from the Saxony-Anhalt Police. A film or project enquiry does not replace reporting a find.
Project contact
Discuss your project with us
Are you planning earthworks and need an assessment of the available records? Describe the project location, proposed ground disturbances and your specific question. To make a project enquiry, contact FONTANA-EOD at +49 6843 9994997 or info@fontana-eod.de.
Have your project assessed
Whether historical aerial photograph analysis, explosive ordnance surveying, surface surveying using GPR, magnetometry or TDEM, deep-ground surveys, downhole surveys, excavation supervision, area clearance or ordnance recovery is needed depends on the location, ground disturbance, depth, ground and existing documents. An early ordnance assessment provides clarity for tendering, programming, occupational safety and construction.
FONTANA-EOD combines its Section 7 SprengG licence, specialists holding Section 20 SprengG certificates of competence, suitable survey and clearance methods, and traceable documentation. Send the site plan, depth of ground disturbance, construction phase and existing documents for an initial technical assessment.
