Major Fire Engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ Retreat in Bavaria

A major fire has engulfed the mountain retreat associated with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, police announced on Saturday.

Known as the “Eagle’s Nest,” the property was described in the report as Hitler’s private mountain resort.

The site is in Bavaria, the southern German state. Saturday’s announcement did not establish when the blaze began.

The available account gave no details about the cause of the fire, possible casualties or the extent of the damage.