The Jan. 27th Wilmington Star News reports that soil samples taken at the Fort Fisher Historic Site have revealed the presence of strontium, but not in dangerous levels. Strontium was used during WW II for tracer shells.
The area south of the present Fort Fisher Air Force Recreational Area was part of a firing range during the war. Parts of old bombs, shells and antiaircraft bullets have been found over the years.
This is part of an ongoing study being made of former military posts.
Don't Go Lying in the Dirt. --B-R'er
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
