Firework Fire Destroys Collector's Legacy | Orange County News

A Garden Grove man lost his entire life’s work — a prized collection of vintage VW parts and restored arcade games — in a Fourth of July fire sparked by a rogue firework. Anthony Scotti, who lost a leg to diabetes, fought the flames before escaping without his prosthetic, which was also destroyed. Neighbors rallied, but the blaze consumed nearly everything. Among the losses: a $9,000 “Tron” arcade machine. With no renter’s insurance, Scotti now lives in a motel, but his resilience shines through — fueled by his own journey with disability and the community’s outpouring of support, including a GoFundMe launched by his niece. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e036c5d34216f1d