Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion

Authorities investigate explosives in a residential building in the city's north, with the festival delayed for safety.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-10-01

We just got the news that Munich's famous Oktoberfest will remain closed until the late afternoon after authorities discovered explosives in a residential building in the city's north. The incident, linked to a domestic dispute that caused a fire, left one person dead and another unaccounted for. Special forces were deployed to secure the area and neutralize potential hazards, while police emphasized there is no current threat to the public but are exploring all possible connections, including to the festival grounds. What do you think about this? Of course, if you want to learn more details, you can do so at the following link. Go!

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