The Oktoberkfest celebrations in Munich were cancelled today after an explosion in a residential building to the north of the festival area was followed by a fire. One person was reported dead during emergency services, and police officers discovered explosives and booby traps during their investigation, leading to a widespread security cordon. The activities were interrupted as organisers cleared the area and checked on secondary devices as investigators went through the process.
City officials reported that there is still no direct sign that the blast was related to a terrorist network, but added that they needed to be on alert and that extra security measures would continue even as the event organizes. The incident highlights the concern of increasing worries about safety of major European metropolises during public events.