Major operation in Lerchenau: Police and fire brigade alerted to explosion!

Major operation in Lerchenau: Police and fire brigade alerted to explosion!

A heavy operation by the police and fire brigade caused a stir in Munich's Lerchenau today. The first emergency calls were received at around 4:41 a.m.: residents reported a single-family home on fire and heard banging noises during the night. How BR24 Reportedly, the fire was related to a family dispute and was started intentionally. The dramatic events also led to a large police operation and the evacuation of the 700 surrounding residents.

The operation was made even more difficult by a bomb threat. Mayor Dieter Reiter confirmed that there was a serious letter from the perpetrator, which resulted in the Oktoberfest being closed until at least 5 p.m. Police are now investigating possible links to other incidents in Munich, including Theresienwiese. At first there was no recognized connection with Oktoberfest, but the situation quickly changed.

Drama at Lerchenauer See

During the operations, the emergency services not only found booby traps, but also a male corpse near Lake Lerchenauer. This showed gunshot wounds and revealed a tragic picture: According to reports, the man prepared his parents' house with explosive devices and took his own life. Another person is missing, but fortunately they are not considered to be a danger, according to the police n-tv.

A burned-out delivery truck at the scene aroused additional suspicion. The flames and the acrid cloud of smoke felt by many residents further inflamed the situation. Special forces have been called in to defuse the booby traps found, while authorities are urging the public to avoid the affected area.

Impact on the environment

The adjacent Toni Pfülf School will remain closed during the ongoing operation. Although the situation appears to be dangerous for the public, police have emphasized that there is no immediate danger to the population. The area around the burning house was cordoned off to ensure safety for residents and emergency services.

The drama in Lerchenau casts a shadow over the city and brings the ongoing holiday activities, especially the Oktoberfest, to a standstill. A situation that the citizens of Munich will probably not soon forget.