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  1. Amanda Erickson

A luxury car fire and more news.

In Paris, a garage fire engulfed a garage full of luxury cars, destroying at least 15 supercars and damaging 40. It was sparked by an accident between a Ferrari and a scooter. The garage, located below the Ritz Hotel, houses dozens of high-end automobiles and the damage is estimated to be close to $6 million.

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