Germany's world-famous beer festival Oktoberfest was closed on Wednesday (Oct 1) in Munich following an explosion and fire in a detached house in northern Munich. The explosion occurred early in the morning, after which the police visited the house and found a letter from the suspected perpetrator threatening the festival in the city. At least one person had died in the explosion in the residential building, but it was not established if the deceased was also the perpetrator. The authorities also said that one more person, who is not being adjudged as a danger to the public, remains missing.&nbsp;<h2>What caused blast in a Munich building?</h2>&nbsp;A blaze was reported early in the morning on Wednesday (Oct 1) in a house in north Munich, after which a police and fire department operation got underway. Multiple local media reports said gunshots and explosions were also heard. The police, however, said that the building was set on fire deliberately in what looked like a domestic dispute. The official also found booby traps in the building, and special forces were called to defuse them. Upon further search, authorities found a bomb threat to Oktoberfest, following which the festival was closed.&nbsp;"Due to an unspecified bomb threat related to the operation in northern Munich, the festival grounds at Theresienwiese will remain closed for the time being until 17:00," Munich police wrote on X.&nbsp;<h2>Update on Oktoberfest in Munich</h2>&nbsp;The world's largest beer festival started on September 20 this year and will be concluding on October 5. After the authorities found a threat to the festival in the suspect's house, they closed the festival grounds for searching for more explosives and asked workers to empty the fairgrounds as well. The festival's website also showed the same update - closed till 5 pm after the police took over the site.

German authorities said that one more person, who is not being adjudged as a danger to the public, remains missing.

Germany's world-famous beer festival Oktoberfest was closed on Wednesday (Oct 1) in Munich following an explosion and fire in a detached house in northern Munich. The explosion occurred early in the morning, after which the police visited the house and found a letter from the suspected perpetrator threatening the festival in the city. At least one person had died in the explosion in the residential building, but it was not established if the deceased was also the perpetrator. The authorities also said that one more person, who is not being adjudged as a danger to the public, remains missing. What caused blast in a Munich building? A blaze was reported early in the morning on Wednesday (Oct 1) in a house in north Munich, after which a police and fire department operation got underway. Multiple local media reports said gunshots and explosions were also heard. The police, however, said that the building was set on fire deliberately in what looked like a domestic dispute. The official also found booby traps in the building, and special forces were called to defuse them. Upon further search, authorities found a bomb threat to Oktoberfest, following which the festival was closed. "Due to an unspecified bomb threat related to the operation in northern Munich, the festival grounds at Theresienwiese will remain closed for the time being until 17:00," Munich police wrote on X. Update on Oktoberfest in Munich The world's largest beer festival started on September 20 this year and will be concluding on October 5. After the authorities found a threat to the festival in the suspect's house, they closed the festival grounds for searching for more explosives and asked workers to empty the fairgrounds as well. The festival's website also showed the same update - closed till 5 pm after the police took over the site.

German authorities said that one more person, who is not being adjudged as a danger to the public, remains missing.

Bomb threat causes Oktoberfest to shut after explosion in Munich

An explosion in a chemical park in Germany led to the death of one person and has injured at least 16 people, the site operator said.

The blast happened around 09:40 am local time (0740 GMT) on Tuesday, Chempark operator Currenta reported. The reason behind the blast is still unknown.

Firefighters, search and rescue crews, and police officers were rushed to the scene of the blast immediately. In addition to this, pollution detection experts were also called to assess if the smoke coming from the blast site could pose a deadly effect on locals of the area.

As soon as the blast happened, authorities urged locals to stay indoors as thick black smoke started rising in the area. The NINA warning app sent an alert to locals of the area and asked them to close their doors and windows. Locals were also asked to keep emergency numbers free as much as possible to make sure those in need are able to reach out to the authorities.

Out of the 16, two injured people are reported to be in serious condition and four others have been reported missing by local authorities.

The incident took place at Chempark's landfill and waste incineration area in Leverkusen's Buerrig district.

Authorities have assured that all resources are being used to ensure "rescue efforts continue at full speed".

"We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and the death of an employee," Currenta said in a statement.

An explosion in a chemical park in Germany led to the death of one person and has injured at least 16 people, the site operator said. The blast happened around 09:40 am local time (0740 GMT) on Tuesday, Chempark operator Currenta reported.

An explosion in a chemical park in Germany led to the death of one person and has injured at least 16 people, the site operator said. The blast happened around 09:40 am local time (0740 GMT) on Tuesday, Chempark operator Currenta reported. The reason behind the blast is still unknown. Firefighters, search and rescue crews, and police officers were rushed to the scene of the blast immediately. In addition to this, pollution detection experts were also called to assess if the smoke coming from the blast site could pose a deadly effect on locals of the area. As soon as the blast happened, authorities urged locals to stay indoors as thick black smoke started rising in the area. The NINA warning app sent an alert to locals of the area and asked them to close their doors and windows. Locals were also asked to keep emergency numbers free as much as possible to make sure those in need are able to reach out to the authorities. Out of the 16, two injured people are reported to be in serious condition and four others have been reported missing by local authorities. The incident took place at Chempark's landfill and waste incineration area in Leverkusen's Buerrig district. Authorities have assured that all resources are being used to ensure "rescue efforts continue at full speed". "We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and the death of an employee," Currenta said in a statement.

Germany: At least 1 dead, 16 injured in chemical park blast

A powerful explosion struck a multi-storey building in Germany on Friday killing at least one person and injuring 11.&nbsp;

The explosion occurred at a residential building in Germany's Blankenburg city which reportedly is home to around 20,000 people.&nbsp;

According to a report by Reuters, police said they had found gas canisters and old war ammunition in one of the flats in the apartment building.

The flat was rented by a 78-year-old man, who was likely also the person killed in the explosion, which police believe was caused by a gas explosion.

According to a report by AFP, police have evacuated the five-storey building and a nearby kindergarten.

Police have also cordoned off the area and the traffic has been diverted.

A photo tweeted by police showed a five-storey communist-era residential block with smoke rising from blackened windows on the second floor.

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Um 8.55 Uhr hat es eine Explosion in einem Mehrfamilienhaus in der Bertolt-Brecht-Straße in Blankenburg gegeben. Es gibt mehrere Verletzte. Die Evakuierung der noch im Haus befindlichen Personen findet gegenwärtig statt.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blankenburg1312?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blankenburg1312</a>
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A powerful explosion struck a multi-storey building in Germany on Friday killing at least one person and injuring 11. The explosion occurred at a residential building in Germany's Blankenburg city which reportedly is home to around 20,000 people.

A powerful explosion struck a multi-storey building in Germany on Friday killing at least one person and injuring 11. The explosion occurred at a residential building in Germany's Blankenburg city which reportedly is home to around 20,000 people. According to a report by Reuters, police said they had found gas canisters and old war ammunition in one of the flats in the apartment building. The flat was rented by a 78-year-old man, who was likely also the person killed in the explosion, which police believe was caused by a gas explosion. According to a report by AFP, police have evacuated the five-storey building and a nearby kindergarten. Police have also cordoned off the area and the traffic has been diverted. A photo tweeted by police showed a five-storey communist-era residential block with smoke rising from blackened windows on the second floor. #Explosion in Blankenburg #Harz Um 8.55 Uhr hat es eine Explosion in einem Mehrfamilienhaus in der Bertolt-Brecht-Straße in Blankenburg gegeben. Es gibt mehrere Verletzte. Die Evakuierung der noch im Haus befindlichen Personen findet gegenwärtig statt.#Blankenburg1312 — Polizei Magdeburg (@Polizei_MD) December 13, 2019 × (With inputs from agencies)

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