Fire destroys Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat in Bavarian Alps

A 33-year-old German man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at the Eagle's Nest, a historic building in the Bavarian Alps, on Friday evening. Police detained him close to the scene. He is believed to have mental health problems. Around 200 firefighters went to the site, but the building was already fully on fire when they arrived. Strong winds made the situation worse. The Eagle's Nest sits at 1,834 metres above sea level and is built from stone and granite. It was originally a retreat for Nazi officials and survived World War II without damage. Since 1952, it has been used as a restaurant and a place to learn about Nazi history. The state of Bavaria owns the building, which is a protected historical monument.