The Oktoberfest celebration in Munich has been reopened after a temporary suspension prompted by a bomb threat. Authorities at the Integrated Control Center of Munich announced the lifting of the closure this afternoon, confirming that police measures on the Theresienwiese have concluded and the initially reported danger has not materialized. The festival is scheduled to reopen at 5:30 PM local time.
The precautionary closure was initiated earlier today, October 1, 2025, at 11:04 AM following a bomb threat. Investigations are underway to determine a potential connection between the threat and a separate fire in northern Munich. Police initially indicated a link, fueled by the discovery of improvised explosive devices at the scene of the blaze. A letter believed to be from the same perpetrator was deemed credible, prompting swift action.
Firefighters have extinguished the fire that engulfed a single-family home. Tragically, at least one person has died as a result of the fire and another individual remains missing. Preliminary investigations suggest the residence was deliberately set ablaze during a family dispute. Specialized units were deployed to neutralize the improvised explosive devices discovered at the scene.
The Lerchenauer Straße was closed to traffic as part of the security perimeter. A nearby school was preemptively closed as a safety precaution. The public is advised to stay informed through local media outlets, including radio broadcasts.