Fire devastates former Nazi guest house 'Eagle's Nest' in Germany
The local tourism authority said it wasn't clear whether authorities could salvage parts of the building. Police later said it burned down almost completely.
TL;DR
- Firefighters battled a blaze at the former Nazi guest house, 'The Eagle's Nest' (Kehlsteinhaus), in southern Germany.
- The building, constructed in 1938, was used by Nazi officials and Adolf Hitler.
- Police detained a man near the site and are investigating the cause of the fire.
- Reports indicate the building sustained severe damage and might not be saved.