Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat
Police in the south German state of Bavaria have detained a suspect during a fire at Adolf Hitler's Alpine mountain retreat, the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest.
TL;DR
- A suspect was detained during a fire at Adolf Hitler's Alpine retreat, the Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus).
- The fire alarm was received on Friday evening, and firefighters found the building engulfed in flames.
- Difficult terrain hindered firefighting efforts, and the blaze was still burning on Saturday morning.
- Approximately 200 emergency personnel were deployed, with no reports of injuries.
- The Eagle's Nest, built in 1938, was used by Hitler as a part-time seat of government and is now a popular tourist destination.
- A criminal investigation is underway to determine the suspect's connection to the fire.