She rebuilt a classic Chevy after the L.A. fires — but still gets asked if it's her dad's work
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February 23, 2026
When the Eaton fire tore through Altadena, a collapsed garage revealed what looked like another total loss: a smoke-damaged 1972 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. It appeared beyond saving, but Carmen Vera saw opportunity.
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