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Watch as fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat

Watch as fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat

Summary

Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat, called the Eagle's Nest or Kehlsteinhaus, caught fire on Friday night. A 33-year-old man was arrested by police, and the historic site was mostly destroyed.

Key Facts

  • The Eagle's Nest is located above the town of Berchtesgaden in Germany.
  • It was used by Adolf Hitler and his group during World War Two.
  • The site was also used in propaganda films to show Hitler as a nature lover.
  • The fire happened on Friday night and spread quickly.
  • Police arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the fire.
  • Local media said the building was largely destroyed by the fire.
  • Authorities asked the public to stay away from the area after the fire.
  • The Eagle's Nest is a well-known historical site linked to Nazi Germany.
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