German man held over fire at Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat
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Newly added details identify the suspect as a 33-year-old German citizen who showed signs of mental illness and was taken to a psychiatric facility after his arrest on suspicion of arson. Authorities have not ruled out a political motive, given the Eagle’s Nest’s history as a retreat built for Adolf Hitler.
The fire broke out on Friday evening in the Bavarian Alps, where strong winds made it harder for firefighters to tackle the flames; no injuries were reported. More than 6,000 feet above sea level, the site has operated as a seasonal restaurant and tourist attraction since 1952, with an exhibition on its history.
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In short
- A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson.
- Authorities have not ruled out a political motive.
- No injuries were reported in the Eagle’s Nest fire.
How this story developed
- 28 seconds ago Authorities arrested a 33-year-old German man on suspicion of setting the fire after he was seen leaving the mountain on a motorcycle; he was taken to a psychiatric facility, and investigators have not ruled out a political motive.
- 6 minutes ago A fire broke out on Friday evening at the Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps, where strong winds hampered firefighting and no injuries were reported; the site has been a seasonal restaurant and tourist attraction since 1952.
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Originally published by Fox News as “Man arrested after fire engulfs Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest mountain retreat in the Bavarian Alps”.