Blaze engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat in Bavaria
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A major fire has ravaged Adolf Hitler's former mountain retreat, known as the "Eagle's Nest", in Bavaria.
About 200 firefighters were deployed to fight the flames in this remote area of southern Germany.
German police announced Saturday that they had detained a suspect in connection with the outbreak of the disaster.
The Kehlsteinhaus is located on the peak of the Obersalzberg, a place particularly difficult to access for the emergency services.
Despite the magnitude of the blaze, authorities are trying to determine the exact extent of structural damage to this historic building.
Initially built as a gift for the Nazi dictator, the site is today a major tourist destination.
The rescue operations were complicated by the steep terrain and the weather conditions at altitude.
Investigators are currently examining the evidence collected on site to confirm whether it is a deliberate criminal act.
This monument, although linked to a dark past, attracts thousands of visitors each year for its exceptional panorama.
The suspect remains in custody while fire experts continue their technical analysis of the debris.
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