What we know about the fatal Munich explosion

1 Oct 2025 • 10:32 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich was closed on Wednesday after authorities discovered explosives in a residential building that caught fire and killed one person.
  • Authorities responded to reports of explosions or gunshots near a burning residential building in northern Munich around 4.40am, where they found "explosive traps" in a house, including hand grenades and tripwires.
  • The fire was believed to have been deliberately set as part of a domestic dispute, and a bomb threat was issued by the suspected perpetrator.
  • One person was found seriously injured near the scene and later died, while another person initially reported missing was confirmed not to pose a threat.
  • Police are investigating a letter from the perpetrator and online posts claiming responsibility for attacks on luxury cars, though the authenticity of the letter is being questioned.

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