Edward Brown, an 87-year-old retired school teacher, was forced to evacuate his home in Miami Gardens after a fire broke out. The fire left his home severely damaged, with some neighbors trying to save the house with a garden hose. Despite these efforts, fire officials said the fire was too advanced and it was difficult to enter the structure. Brown, who has lived in the home since the 1960s, is grateful to be alive and plans to stay with his son and other family members. He had just completed paying off his home and doesn't have home insurance.