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Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat

Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat

Summary

A fire broke out at the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's former mountain retreat in Bavaria, Germany. Police have arrested a suspect, and an investigation is ongoing to see if the person is linked to the fire. The building, a historic site, was still burning early Saturday but no one was injured.

Key Facts

  • The fire started on Friday evening around 21:15 local time.
  • The Eagle's Nest is located above the town of Berchtesgaden in southern Germany.
  • About 200 emergency workers were involved in fighting the fire.
  • The area is difficult to reach, making firefighting challenging.
  • No injuries have been reported from the fire.
  • A suspect was arrested by Bavarian police soon after the fire began.
  • The Eagle's Nest was completed in 1938 and served as Hitler’s mountain retreat during World War II.
  • Today, it is a tourist site and a reminder of Nazi crimes, hosting a mountain inn.
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