Suspect arrested after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat in Bavaria
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A fire broke out Friday evening at the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as Hitler's Eagle's Nest, in Berchtesgaden; a suspect was arrested and a criminal investigation is underway.
A fire broke out at the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as Hitler's Eagle's Nest, in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, on Friday evening at 21:15 local time. Firefighters found the building engulfed in flames and struggled to reach the site at 1,834 meters above sea level; about 200 emergency personnel were deployed and the blaze was still burning early Saturday. [1] [2]
Bavarian police arrested a suspect and opened a criminal investigation to determine whether the individual is connected to the fire. No injuries have been reported. [1] [2]
Sources
- Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat catches fire, police say
DW English · · Full text
- Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat
BBC World · · Full text