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What do we know about the blaze at Hitler's former teahouse?
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A fire broke out at the Kehlsteinhaus above Berchtesgaden on Friday evening. Police expect no injuries. Bild reports police are investigating suspected arson; officers detained a motorcyclist, though NOS says it is unclear whether he is linked to the fire.
Berchtesgaden
Bavarian police put about 200 helpers on the blaze; another report says one hundred fifty. Crews found a large fire already burning, still going around midnight.
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Police said: The firefighting measures are currently in full swing. AD reports it is not yet known whether the fire is under control.
“The firefighting measures are currently in full swing.”
The building was finished in 1938 for Nazi leaders and became a mountain restaurant in 1952. It was meant for diplomats, but its operator says its importance stayed small; Hitler visited rarely, and his inner circle used it most.
- 1938Finished for Nazi leadership
- 1952Opened as mountain restaurant
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