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Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat, Kehlsteinhaus, catches fire
DW.com • • general
Key Points:
- A fire broke out on Friday evening at the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest, a historic Nazi-era retreat in Bavaria, Germany.
- The fire alarm was triggered around 9:15 p.m. local time, and approximately 200 firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the blaze.
- Firefighters faced challenges reaching the site, which is located at 1,834 meters above sea level, and had to wear respiratory protective equipment to enter the area.
- A suspect has been arrested, and the fire is under criminal investigation, though no injuries have been reported so far.
- The Kehlsteinhaus, built in 1938 as a guest house for Nazi officials and linked to Adolf Hitler, is a protected historical monument and currently operates as a popular restaurant.
