Archive for September 2020
Aurora State Airport critical to fighting Oregon wildfires
Published in General Aviation News Aurora State Airport (KUAO) has become a staging grounds for fighting the wildfires that blaze in Marion, Clackamas, and Linn Counties. According to officials with the Friends of Aurora Airport, the Oregon Department of Forestry crews are basing resilience assets at KUAO to fast track their efforts to contain the fires.…
Read MoreAurora Airport lends support in firefighting efforts
Published in Canby Herald The airport is being used as staging and support area in the battle to keep area blazes under control As the battles continue to be fought against wildfires in Marion, Clackamas and Linn counties, the Oregon Department of Forestry crews are basing resilience assets at the Aurora State Airport to fast-track…
Read MoreHTS Offers Helitank to Aid in Firefighting Effort
Published in Canby First As day two continues with battling fires that blaze in Marion, Clackamas, and Linn counties, the Oregon Department of Forestry crews areĀ basing resilience assets at the Aurora State AirportĀ to fast track their efforts to contain the fires. At least one Oregon Army National Guard Helicopter and a US Airforce Reserve Helicopter…
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