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A fire broke out at the refuge known as Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest” on 24 October 2026, with one person detained, according to ANSA.
ANSA reports that the refuge is located in the Bavarian Alps in southern Germany and was used by Nazi leadership. The report does not identify the detained person.
According to ANSA, authorities were assessing a possible deliberate-fire or arson explanation. The cause of the fire had not been established, and the supplied report does not establish whether there were casualties or the extent of any damage.