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2w ago 33 views

Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat

Munich's Oktoberfest will reopen following a bomb threat linked to a fatal house fire, with investigations ongoing.
Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat
A What happened
Munich's Oktoberfest will reopen after being temporarily closed due to a bomb threat associated with a house fire that resulted in a fatality. The incident involved a 57-year-old man, who is believed to have started the fire during a family dispute. His body was discovered at a nearby lake, and he was reportedly carrying an explosive device. The police received a letter from the suspect containing a non-specific bomb threat related to the festival. Following extensive searches by explosives specialists and sniffer dogs, authorities confirmed that the venue would reopen at 17:30 local time. The Oktoberfest, which runs from September 20 to October 5, has already welcomed over 3.5 million visitors. Meanwhile, investigations continue into the incident, with police stating that there are no current threats to other locations in Munich.

Key insights

  • 1

    Fatal Incident

    A man died in a fire linked to a family dispute.

  • 2

    Oktoberfest Safety

    The festival reopened after thorough safety checks.

  • 3

    Emergency Response

    Special forces were deployed to handle explosives.

Takeaways

The situation remains under investigation, but Oktoberfest is resuming operations safely.

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