Fire damages Germany’s Eagle’s Nest retreat; suspect detained

A fire at the Eagle’s Nest retreat in Bavaria broke out Friday and flared up again overnight into Sunday. Police said the building was largely destroyed, no one was injured, and a 33-year-old German man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fire.

• The fire at the Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest, began Friday evening and flared up again overnight into Sunday, prompting another firefighter deployment.· 1 source
• Police arrested a 33-year-old German man suspected of setting the fire; an initial psychiatric assessment indicated mental illness.· 2 sources
• The building was largely destroyed and damage was reported to be in the millions of euros; no one was injured.· 1 source
• The site had been used by Adolf Hitler to receive guests and has operated as a restaurant since 1952. It was closed when the fire began.· 1 source