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Oktoberfest Temporarily Closed After Threat Linked to Munich Explosions

Investigators are examining a suspected family dispute after a threat letter referencing the festival was found.

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Des milliers visiteurs se promènent dans le Parc des expositions Theresienwiese à Munich, le 21 septembre 2025, à l'occasion de la 190e édition de la Fête de la bière. La Fête a été a été provisoirement fermée le 1er octobre 2025, après un incendie suivi d'une explosion dans le nord de la ville qui ont fait au moins un mort
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Overview

  • An early-morning fire and multiple detonations in Munich’s Lerchenau neighborhood led responders to discover explosive devices inside a residential building and several burned vehicles nearby.
  • Police established a wide security perimeter, evacuated surrounding areas, and reported no ongoing danger to the public as they secured the scene.
  • A person believed to be the main suspect was found gravely injured near Lake Lerchenau and later died, and authorities said a second person is missing but not considered dangerous.
  • Munich closed the Theresienwiese festival grounds until at least 17:00 after authorities reported a letter referencing Oktoberfest, prompting reinforced security and transport disruptions.
  • Police said explosive materials were secured from the property, including items linked to the deceased suspect, as they investigate all leads with a working theory of a family dispute.