German police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds on Wednesday morning following a bomb threat from the suspected perpetrator of an explosion in northern Munich, city officials said.
At least one person’s death was believed to be connected to the explosion at a residential building early Wednesday, which Munich police said was deliberately set on fire and part of a domestic dispute.
It was not immediately clear whether the deceased was the suspected perpetrator or someone else.
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Another person, who was not considered to be a danger to the public, remained missing.
Police and emergency personnel stand in front of the Munich Oktoberfest beer festival grounds on Oct. 1, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Explore More
Specialized teams were called
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