Suspect arrested as fire engulfs Nazi guest house 'Eagle's Nest', German police say
Built in 1938, the Kehlsteinhaus is now a historical monument recalling the Nazi era. Police have yet to establish whether the detained suspect was connected to the fire or determine a possible motive
Police have arrested an individual following a major fire that engulfed Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat in Bavaria. The blaze at the alpine resort, known as the Eagle's Nest or Kehlsteinhaus, ignited on Friday evening. Firefighters arrived at around 9:15 pm to find the building fully ablaze. The extensive fire-fighting efforts are still underway, and no injuries or bodies have been found inside the Kehlsteinhaus at this point, according to a police statement.
Shortly after the fire broke out, authorities identified a suspect, who has now been taken into custody. The relationship between the suspect and the fire is under investigation. Completed in 1938, the retreat was intended for Nazi officials, though it was rarely used by Hitler himself. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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