Hundreds of Cars Burn in Brazil Lot

Aug. 10, 2014
The fire broke out in a lot where thousands of cars are stored in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro -- Hundreds of cars at a dealership in Rio de Janeiro were destroyed by a mysterious fire, reported the G1 news portal Sunday.

The fire started Saturday. About 80 fire crew members were called in to help fight it. Two people were treated for light smoke inhalation.

Thousands of cars are stored at the property in the northern city section of Penha. The fire's cause was unknown.

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