Kehlsteinhaus

What to know

• The Kehlsteinhaus, built in 1938 on Obersalzberg, was destroyed by fire suspected to be arson. Oct 24
• A 33‑year‑old man with mental illness was arrested and taken into custody. Oct 24
• The fire reduced much of the Kehlsteinhaus to ashes, destroying historic artifacts and documents. Oct 24
• Around 200 firefighters fought the blaze in the remote Bavarian Alps, struggling with smoke and difficult terrain. Oct 24
• The Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest, caught fire on a Friday evening. Oct 23