In the port of Savona, Italy, several hundreds of Maserati cars burned down as a result of a fire and were to be delivered to the Middle East.

It is noted that the cause of the fire was a short circuit caused by flooding in the region.

"Destroyed several hundred Maserati, destined for export to the countries of the Middle East," - said in a statement.

At the same time, it is reported that, in addition to luxury cars, as a result of a state of emergency, cars of other brands were also destroyed.

Earlier it became known that the historic center of Venice was flooded with water by 75%: the water level in the city exceeded one and a half meters above sea level.

In the region of Venetto and other areas of Italy declared "red" level of threat.