Explosions Shatter Munich Night – Oktoberfest Stopped in Shock
It’s just before dawn in Munich’s Lerchenau district. Suddenly, flames rip through a family home. At 4:41am, terrified residents dial emergency services.
Moments later, the night erupts with deafening explosions. “It sounded like a war zone,” says one shaken neighbour. Firefighters rush in, sirens wailing.
Thick, choking smoke rolls down the streets. A delivery van sits burnt out by the curb. Crews battle the inferno for hours, fighting to contain the chaos.
Police Confirm Arson – Family Dispute Suspected
Police quickly confirm: this is no accident. The house is deliberately torched. Evidence points to a bitter family argument as the trigger.
Investigators believe the home was rigged with explosives. “We’re following every lead,” an officer insists. The search for answers is frantic.
Locals watch in disbelief, nerves frayed but calm. Authorities urge everyone to avoid the area.
Deadly Booby Traps – Bomb Squad Called In
Inside the burning house, police make a chilling discovery. Multiple explosive traps are hidden throughout the property.
Specialist bomb squads are called in. The tension is palpable as experts work to disarm the devices. Only when they give the all-clear can firefighters resume their desperate efforts.
Nearby homes are evacuated within a 200-metre radius. Around 700 people are forced to flee. “There’s no acute danger,” police reassure, but the uncertainty lingers. The Toni-Pfülf-Schule stays closed.
Oktoberfest Brought to a Standstill – Bomb Threat Linked
The shockwaves reach the heart of Munich. Oktoberfest, the world-famous festival, is suddenly halted. Police receive a bomb threat, believed to be linked to the Lerchenau explosions.
The festival grounds are locked down until at least 5pm. Mayor Dieter Reiter addresses the city, urging calm. “We’re taking every precaution,” he says.
Security tightens at Theresienwiese. Visitors face strict controls and delays. Is the threat real? Police aren’t sure yet. They plead for patience and vigilance.
Death and Disappearance – Family Tragedy Unfolds
Not far from the blaze, police find a man gravely injured. Soon after, his death is confirmed. According to Bild, he is the suspected perpetrator.
He’s believed to have booby-trapped his parents’ home, set it alight, then taken his own life. His body bears gunshot wounds.
Another person is missing. Police say there’s no danger from them. Investigators probe whether the attacker carried a backpack bomb. Bomb squads remain on high alert. The family dispute is now at the centre of the investigation.
Evacuations, Traffic Chaos – Residents on Edge
Police seal off the entire disaster zone. Traffic grinds to a halt across northern Munich. Drivers are urged to avoid Lerchenau.
Dozens of emergency vehicles and specialists flood the area. Police insist there’s no immediate threat to residents, but anxiety hangs heavy.
Evacuations are orderly. Displaced families receive support. Authorities provide constant updates. The investigation continues, and Munich holds its breath, waiting for answers.
