LA Mold Attorney, Witzer's, House Burnt Yesterday

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Owner says priceless art lost in Hollywood fire

The Associated Press

Posted: 09/16/2009 10:45:24 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES—Fire has engulfed a Hollywood Hills mansion whose owner claims

he lost priceless art, a Faberge egg, a 600-gallon fish tank and a

Stradivarius violin.

The owner, attorney Witzer, estimates damage to the home and its

contents at up to $14 million.

Los Angeles city fire spokesman say he can't immediately confirm

the contents of the home.

The four-story house above Sunset Boulevard was wreathed in flames when

nearly 100 firefighters arrived Wednesday morning. says the fire was

doused in 38 minutes.

Nobody was hurt and nearby homes weren't damaged.

Televised news reports say a Ferrari and other pricey cars were saved.

Sharon