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Fire largely destroys Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat
A fire largely destroyed the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's former mountain retreat in the Bavarian Alps. Police detained a 33-year-old German man, who investigators said may have psychiatric problems. About 200 firefighters battled the blaze in snow at 1,834 meters.
Why it matters
The site was a major tourist attraction and a place for remembering Nazi history.
Background
The Eagle's Nest was built in 1937-38 as a guest house for top Nazi officials. After the war it became a restaurant and visitor site.
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Oct 24, 10:28 AM ET
- BBC News ↗Oct 24, 11:21 AM ET
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