The annual Oktoberfest celebration in Munich has been reopened following a temporary suspension prompted by a bomb threat. Authorities announced the resumption of the festival at approximately 5:30 PM local time on Wednesday, confirming that the security measures implemented on the Theresienwiese have concluded and the initial threat has not materialized.
Earlier in the day, a bomb threat led to the immediate closure of the Oktoberfest grounds and a heightened security response. The situation unfolded against a backdrop of an ongoing investigation into a fire in northern Munich, where police reports indicate the discovery of improvised explosive devices. Initially, municipal officials emphasized the seriousness of a letter believed to be from the same perpetrator involved in both incidents.
Firefighters have extinguished the blaze affecting a single-family home, resulting in at least one fatality. A search is underway for another individual reported missing. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was deliberately set during a family dispute. Specialized units were deployed to neutralize the detected explosive devices.
The Lerchenauer Straße was extensively cordoned off by law enforcement and a nearby school was closed as a precautionary measure. Residents are advised to remain informed through media sources, including local radio, for the latest updates. The investigation into the fire’s cause and the origin of the threats is ongoing.
