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Fire guts Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' retreat in the Bavarian Alps; man arrested
A fire gutted the Eagle's Nest, the Nazi-era guesthouse and former mountain retreat of Adolf Hitler in the Bavarian Alps.[1, 2, 4] Around 200 firefighters were dispatched to the site on Friday evening and found it completely ablaze, the Daily Mail reported, according to the Daily Beast.[1] Police said no one was injured, the Daily Beast reported.[1]
A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the blaze on suspicion of arson; Fox News reported he showed signs of mental illness.[2, 4, 5] Police said firefighting efforts were hampered by local conditions.[3] The Daily Caller reported that officers detained a motorcyclist near the site.[6]
Why it matters Police said the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, is probably not salvageable.[2]
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Of the 6 rated outlets that covered it, 2 are left of center, 1 is center and 3 are right of center (2 of them in the Right group). 1 more is not rated.
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- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70), The Daily Beast (−0.64).
- Center: CBS News (−0.14).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: Fox News (+1.52), The Daily Caller (+1.91).
Not rated Los Angeles Times. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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