National Guard Firefighters, Aug. 7

The Oregon National Guard’s Aviation unit is scheduled to assist with the ongoing firefighting efforts south of Grants Pass. The Beaver Complex fire is located about 21 miles southeast of Ashland. Two HH-60M Blackhawk helicopters, two CH-47D Chinook helicopters, and a UH-72A Lakota have been committed to the mission. Aviation crews and support personnel have been mobilized to a helibase in the Beaver Complex area. Weather forecasters call for hot conditions in the area of the fire. On-site incident commanders will determine how best to use Oregon National Guard assets and personnel.