Douglas Lowe was in Sweet Home in September 2020 when he had a “eureka” moment.
Following a career as a chef in California, Lowe was staying with a friend in the area while traveling Oregon, scouting possible retirement locations. While he was in Sweet Home, the Holiday Farm fire broke out and burned up the Calapooia Valley.
Lowe, 48, said he already had become more aware of the impacts of wildfires.
“I had a good…