Several explosions heard in Munich – media
One person has been reported dead and another injured in Munich after several gunshots and explosions were heard in the city, according to the German tabloid Bild.
A major police and fire operation was underway on Wednesday morning in the Lerchenau area of northern Munich, with special units and bomb disposal experts deployed and cordons put in place, the outlet reported. Police later confirmed the operation, urging people to avoid the vicinity.
Bild said, “a male body was found,” adding that he may have rigged his parents’ house with explosives, set it on fire, and then taken his own life. At least one other person was found with gunshot wounds, the outlet reported, without elaborating or drawing a connection.
The police said there was “no danger to the public,” later confirming that they “are responding to an incident due to a burning residential building.” It added that “loud banging noises were heard” and “an injured person was found who might be linked to the incident.”
Law enforcement also said the incident is not linked to Oktoberfest, Munich’s world-famous beer festival. The 190th edition runs from September 20 to October 5, 2025. The event typically draws up to 6 million visitors, with the authorities maintaining heightened security measures.
