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Munich Explosion After Apartment Fire Kills 1 as Oktoberfest Grounds Close for Bomb Alert

Authorities say the building was likely set on fire in a family dispute.

Overview

  • Police reported discovering explosive devices in the northern Munich residential building and opened a bomb investigation.
  • The city said the Theresienwiese festival site will stay closed until 17:00, with staff asked to leave and a reserved area provided.
  • Investigators are examining possible links between the residential incident and the Oktoberfest grounds.
  • A person found gravely injured near Lake Lerchenau has died, and another individual is missing but described as not posing a danger.
  • Media suggestions of a suicide by firearm have not been confirmed by police.