**Oktoberfest Shuts Down Amid Bomb Threat Chaos**

The Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich has been abruptly closed for the day due to a bomb threat, following a tragic incident involving an explosion. A man was discovered dead after allegedly setting fire to his parents' home, which he had reportedly rigged with explosives.

The situation escalated early this morning when gunfire was reported around 4.40am, followed by several loud bangs in the vicinity. In response, police have conducted thorough searches of the Oktoberfest grounds for any additional explosives and have evacuated workers from the area.

Authorities confirmed that special forces were deployed to defuse any potential threats. A police statement on X indicated, "We are on site with numerous emergency response personnel. According to the current state of knowledge, the residential building was deliberately set on fire in the context of a family dispute. The injured person found has since passed away. Another person is missing, from whom no danger is posed."

Oktoberfest, known as the world’s largest beer festival, draws in approximately six million visitors each year. This year's festivities commenced on September 20 and are scheduled to conclude on October 5.

As the situation develops, further updates will be provided. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

This is a breaking news story, and more details will follow as they become available.