Terror alarm in Munich: Threat of explosives causes Oktoberfest closure!

Terror alarm in Munich: Threat of explosives causes Oktoberfest closure!

Things are going haywire in Munich today: A dramatic fire in the Lerchenau district triggers a chain of events that keeps the city in suspense. A residential building was deliberately set on fire in the early hours of the morning. The emergency services came across booby traps that were hidden in the building. The fire leaves one person seriously injured, who is later found at Lake Lerchenauer and succumbs to his injuries. The identity of this person remains unclear and the exact circumstances of his death are still unclear. To make matters worse, there is a serious threat of explosives against Oktoberfest, which remains closed until 5 p.m. As [RadioHerford](https://www.radioherford.de/nachrichten/news-aus-nrw-und-der-welt/muenchen- Sprengstofffähre-gegen-wiesn-was-wir-wissen-und-was-nicht.html) reports, this threat is related to the explosion in the north of Munich.

The police are investigating intensively and are examining all possible connections with Antifa. A text was published on the indymedia.org platform describing attacks on “luxury cars” and a person who was described as a “fascist”. These developments provide investigators with some clues about the background to the incident. Meanwhile, the police confirmed that another person is missing, but does not pose a threat to the public, as reported by [Tagesspiegel](https://www.tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/panorama/oktoberfest-wegen- Sprengstofffähre-LOS-eine-tote-person-nach-hausbrand-in-munchen– Sprengfallen-found-14433572.html).

Oktoberfest under serious threat

The Munich Oktoberfest, which this year has the motto of the 190th Oktoberfest and will take place from September 20th to October 5th, 2025, will be checked by the police for the highest security standards. The authority has already signaled that it is aware of a threatening message from the terrorist organization ISPK. This has called for attacks on the Oktoberfest on a propaganda platform. Despite all this, there is currently no evidence of a specific threat, which could reassure festival visitors. Around 600 police officers are deployed every year to ensure the security of this major event. This reinforces the need for a strict security concept, as [t-online.de](https://muenchen.t-online.de/region/muenchen/id_100577118/wiesn-terror Threat-in-muenchen-polizei-aeussert-sich-zu-fährlage.html) notes.

The emergency services reacted quickly to the threat and the security area was cordoned off over a large area. Residents reported explosions and a distinct smell of burning, which led to the immediate evacuation of the surrounding area and an intensive search. The fire department was on site with around 100 firefighters to bring the situation under control. However, the exact motivation behind this horrific incident remains elusive. The investigators are working intensively on the investigation.

In a city that is known for its cosiness and partying on a grand scale, the horror of what happened remains palpable. Whether the Oktoberfest, which attracts between 6 and 7 million people every year, can soon shine in its full glory again depends on the further development of events. The coming time will show how Munich will deal with this worrying situation.