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Fire damages La Scala mezzanine and royal box
A fire at Milan's La Scala Opera House, likely from a short circuit, caused about 60 000 dollars in damage to the mezzanine and royal box including curtains carpets and brocade drapes. Officials noted the mezzanine seats were unharmed and called the damage less severe than feared. A separate note from London reports journalists contacting The Times about its sale with bids possible from groups including Robert Maxwell.
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Milan
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Royal Box
la Scala Opera House
Opera House
Carlo Mezzadri