87-year-old Eaton Fire survivor says contractor left him homeless, broke

An 87-year-old disabled California wildfire survivor is struggling to rebuild his life after losing his Altadena home in the 2025 Eaton Fire. Peter Brown claims his contractor went $90,000 over budget and is demanding another $51,000 to finish the house. With his insurance money and savings exhausted, he remains homeless and pays $2,500 monthly rent.