What Happened to this Badly Burned Leica Camera?

For the sky-high prices they often come at, their durability, and the quality of the images they produce, Leica cameras are among the most coveted gear among photographers. They're usually treated with care that's borderline reverence and devotion - which is why we, and we guess many of you guys as well, were shocked when we stumbled upon the picture of this Leica camera that's burned so bad it's barely recognizable now.