Fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat

Fire engulfs Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat, suspect arrested

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A fire broke out at Adolf Hitler's former mountain retreat, the Eagle's Nest, in southern Germany, according to DW News. The fire, which occurred on Friday evening, erupted again overnight, with flames burning at "room height". The site, known as Kehlsteinhaus in German, has been a restaurant since 1952 but was closed on Friday when the fire broke out. No one was injured, but the building was largely destroyed by the blaze, causing millions of euros of damage. A 33-year-old German man was arrested and suspected of having lit the fire, with an initial psychiatric assessment indicating mental illness.

The Eagle's Nest was used by Hitler to receive diplomats and other foreign guests, and has been a popular tourist destination. However, the site has been the subject of controversy in recent years, with some calling for it to be demolished due to its association with the Nazi regime. The fire has sparked concerns about the site's safety and the need for increased security measures.

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