Fire breaks out at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler's former mountaintop retreat in Germany
A major fire has destroyed the Kehlsteinhaus, a historic building in Bavaria formerly used by Adolf Hitler. Police have arrested a suspect and are currently investigating the incident as a potential case of arson.
Why it matters
The destruction of a significant historical site and tourist attraction is a notable cultural loss for the region.
A big fire broke out at the Kehlsteinhaus, also called the Eagle’s Nest, above Berchtesgaden in Bavaria, Germany, on Friday evening.What happenedAccording to Bild, the flames could be seen from several kilometers away. The alarm was raised shortly after 9pm. Firefighters and police went up the Kehlstein mountain above Berchtesgaden.As per Bild, the building was completely on fire when emergency services reached it.Also read: A shoplifting call, a police shooting and a toddler's death: Timeline of the Mississippi Walmart incidentPolice suspect arsonA spokesperson for the Berchtesgaden police told Bild: “The Kehlsteinhaus is completely engulfed in flames, and the fire department is on a major operation. Arson is suspected.”As per the police spokesperson, a motorcyclist came toward officers who were on their way to the scene. The officers told the fire department, which was following behind. The emergency teams stopped the man.
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Fire Destroys Historic Hitler Mountain Retreat in Germany
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