"Munich's Oktoberfest grounds have remained closed until at least 5 p.m. Wednesday after a bomb threat linked to an explosion in the city's north, local authorities have said. Police said the closure followed a fire in a house in the Lerchenau district, where explosive devices were discovered. Officers said they are investigating possible connections to the Theresienwiese festival site and other locations, though no specific threat has been confirmed."
"Officers said they are investigating possible connections to the Theresienwiese festival site and other locations, though no specific threat has been confirmed. Firefighters and police were called to the house early Wednesday after reports of a blaze and loud bangs. A family dispute is believed to have triggered the fire. One person was found critically injured at the scene and later died, while another person remains missing but is not considered a danger, police said."
Munich's Oktoberfest grounds were closed until at least 5 p.m. Wednesday after a bomb threat tied to an explosion in the city's north. Police said the closure followed a fire in a house in the Lerchenau district where explosive devices were discovered. Officers are investigating potential links between the Lerchenau incident and the Theresienwiese festival site and other locations, though no specific threat has been confirmed. Firefighters and police responded early Wednesday after reports of a blaze and loud bangs. Authorities believe a family dispute likely triggered the fire. One person was found critically injured and later died, and another person remains missing but is not considered dangerous.
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