Authorities in Munich, Germany, have postponed the opening of the iconic Oktoberfest venue following a tragic incident involving an explosion and fire in the northern district of Lerchenau. The incident, which occurred near a residential property, resulted in one fatality and prompted a large-scale emergency response. Mayor Dieter Reiter announced that the Theresienwiese festival grounds would remain closed until at least 17:00 local time on Wednesday due to a bomb threat linked to the ongoing investigation. Police revealed that the fire at a single-family home was likely intentionally set amid a family dispute. Booby traps were discovered at the scene, necessitating the intervention of special forces to neutralize the threat. While one individual was found deceased, another remains missing but is not considered a danger. The incident has raised concerns about potential connections to other locations, including the Oktoberfest site, which has already drawn over 3.5 million visitors since its commencement on September 20. Emergency personnel continue to work diligently at the scene as investigations unfold.