Fire engulfs Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany

Loading the video Europe News Video. Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 24/10/2026 - 16:11 GMT+2 A fire engulfed the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's former retreat in the Bavarian Alps, on Saturday, 24 October. The historic site, known in German as the Kehlsteinhaus, sits atop the Obersalzberg mountain near Berchtesgaden and is difficult to access. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, while German police said they had detained a suspect. Webcam footage shows flames and smoke rising from the site. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. Adolf Hitler Fires firefighters Top stories Now playing Next Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany Now playing Next Live. Tensions rise in Albania as protesters gather outside PM's office Now playing Next Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 24th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Watch: French police deploy armoured vehicles in Paris and Marseille Now playing Next Live. Italy deploys hundreds of soldiers amid nationwide protests Now playing Next Live. Madrid joins weekend of protests across Europe Now playing Next Melania Trump secures ceasefire in Russian-occupied city of Oleshky Now playing Next Macron calls deadly Paris-area shooting a 'racist terrorist attack' Now playing Next E9X: The battery-powered passenger plane flying up to 1,000 kilometres Now playing Next UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives Now playing Next France bolsters security as businesses brace for renewed protests Now playing Next Soldiers patrol Milan streets as shops board up ahead of protests Now playing Next 135 arrested as new round of protests gets underway in France Now playing Next Tensions mount in France as thousands rally against Marine Le Pen’s National rally Now playing Next Footage shows smoke plumes after deadly strike on Russian factory ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Europe News French police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Lyon Europe News Ukraine restores 'stable' connection to Musk's Starlink, Kyiv says Europe News France on edge as fresh nationwide protests begin amid last-minute restrictions Europe News Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall Europe News France bolsters security as businesses fear renewed unrest during Saturday protests United Arab Emirates UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives Art Studio DRIFT makes the invisible force of wind visible in stunning new London installation EU News EU vies to expand role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks to influence US thinking No Comment Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses Focus CICA members look to turn regional dialogue into action EU News Melania Trump secures ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, White House says No Comment Storm Austen batters France and UK with winds of up to 160 km/h ADVERTISEMENT Culture Series A rhythmic gymnast’s journey from childhood dream to national pride Made in Europe E9X: The battery-powered plane with 90 passengers on board and a range of 1,000 kilometres No Comment France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest World News Trapped miner in coal mine in Turkey confirmed dead, bringing death toll to three Uzbekistan From education to cancer care: Global summit calls for better support for children Europe News Macron denounces deadly shooting near Paris as 'racist terrorist attack' No Comment Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera EU News Starlink restrictions not lifted in Ukraine despite Trump's claims, defence officials say ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT