New home rises from Eaton Fire devastation, but 84-year-old owner has different plans
By Leanne Suter
Published on August 5, 2026.
After losing her home in the Eaton Fire, Alice McFerguson, an 84-year-old Altadena resident, is choosing to give back after choosing a fresh start after losing her life in the fire. Neighbors who helped save McFerguson's home and car were the key moments of her life that mattered most. Despite losing nearly everything, McFerguson credits her survival to those who saved her life. Her new home is finished 18 months after the devastating fire, and she is renting it out to a minister from her church instead of moving in. Despite the loss of her home, McF Ferguson remains grateful and thankful for her friends and family.
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