Think Out Loud

Detroit wildfire survivor reflects on devastating losses and moving forward

By Elizabeth Castillo (OPB)
Feb. 5, 2021 4:44 p.m.

Broadcast: Friday, Feb. 5

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Dean O’Donnell fled his home in the middle of the night as the Labor Day wildfires roared. The flames destroyed much of the town of Detroit in Marion County. O’Donnell lost his dream home and now rents in Salem. His business, Mountain High Grocery, still stands but suffered major smoke damage. We speak with O’Donnell about life since the fires and what comes next.

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