A devastating fire swept through the neighborhood in Altadena, California, destroying the home of Lydia Sawyer, her husband Tom, and their 87-year-old uncle Richard Castañeda. The Sawyers were among those who shared the home with three of their youngest grandchildren.
Lydia Sawyer struggled to hold back tears as she witnessed her home for the first time since the fire. Her uncle, Richard Castañeda, bought the property nearly 40 years ago and said he was heartbroken over its loss.
The family’s troubles extend beyond the physical destruction. They also face a financial hurdle: their insurance company has refused to cover them due to being late on a payment. The Sawyers are now facing an uphill battle to rebuild, with no clear path forward for how they will explain the loss of everything to their children.
However, in response to the disaster, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support the family’s efforts to recover and rebuild.
Source: https://abc7.com/videoClip/15801434