Horror in Lerchenau: Explosions shock Munich at Oktoberfest!

Horror in Lerchenau: Explosions shock Munich at Oktoberfest!

In the early morning hours of October 1, 2025, a tragic incident in the Lerchenau district of Munich significantly destabilized the security situation in the city. A series of explosions and a major fire in a residential building caused shock and excitement. Not only were several people injured, but the Oktoberfest was also temporarily closed. According to the South German newspaper During the investigation, booby traps were discovered in the building, prompting the police to take immediate action.

The dramatic events began around 4:41 a.m. when residents heard explosive noises and flames and called emergency services. During the extinguishing work, it quickly became clear that two seriously injured people - an 81-year-old woman and her 21-year-old daughter - were found in or around the burning house. Another seriously injured man was discovered at Lerchenauer See, but died a short time later. Another person has also been missing since then, but they do not pose any threat for the time being.

Family dispute as a background

The background to the incident appears to be complex. The suspected perpetrator, a 57-year-old German from Starnberg, was found a short time later with serious injuries at the lake and also died there. Investigators suspect that the fire was started as a result of a family dispute, which means that this theory is currently the main line of the search. A written document containing a bomb threat against Oktoberfest was found in the apartment building and was deemed dangerous. The police are currently ruling out a political motive, such as a connection to Antifa, and only view an online publication on indymedia.org as a copycat post that investigators had to come across.

Although the Oktoberfest was immediately closed until 5 p.m. and visitors were no longer allowed to enter the area, the guests reacted calmly to the situation. Mayor Dieter Reiter said that safety always has priority and the decision on reopening the festival will not be made until the afternoon. The police have already intensively searched the Theresienwiese area with sniffer dogs, setting up an evacuation radius of 200 meters around the burning building. At around 11:50 a.m., the SEK stormed an apartment in Starnberg where the suspect is said to have lived.

Emergency response and response from authorities

A few hours after the fire broke out, over 100 firefighters were on site extinguishing the fire and searching for possible missing people. The police cordoned off a large area of ​​the site. Residents reported thick clouds of smoke and the smell of fire smoke, which further dramatized the situation. While the investigation into the matter progresses, the question remains as to whether the celebrations on Theresienwiese can start again in the next few hours, with safety being the top priority.

For many Munich residents, this incident is an unexpected and tragic shock that not only affects the cityscape, but also seriously tarnishes the festive atmosphere of Oktoberfest. One can only hope that the background and motives behind this terrible act will soon be clear and that the affected families will receive the support they need during this difficult time.

Daily Mirror and RND continually report on developments.