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Major Police and Fire Operation Closes Lerchenauer Strasse After House Fire in Munich

Police say the wider public faces no threat pending verification of reported casualties.

Overview

  • Emergency services maintain a wide cordon in the Lerchenau district, causing significant traffic disruption.
  • The response followed a blaze in a detached house that prompted warnings for residents and drivers to avoid the area.
  • Munich police posted on X urging motorists to steer clear as operations continued.
  • Tabloid Bild reported one person was found dead and another injured and described possible gunfire and explosives, which authorities have not confirmed.
  • Police stated there is no connection to the ongoing Oktoberfest.