Police in the German city of Munich say the venue where Oktoberfest is taking place has been temporarily closed because of possible links to an explosion and fire at a house rigged with explosives.
A badly injured man was found at a nearby lake and later died.
Mayor Dieter Reiter said the festival site would remain closed until at least 17:00 local time (15:00 GMT) on Wednesday because of an unspecified bomb threat.
#GERMANY – Several explosions were reported in the city of Munich.
Heavy police & firefighter presence was ordered in the city, after gunfire was also heard in the streets.
Mayor Reiter reported a "verified bomb threat" against the Oktoberfest.
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