Fire at the Aurora Air Hanger

Tonight we responded to a reported structure fire at the Aurora Air hanger on the west end of the airport. When we arrived on scene flames were showing fom both the first and second floors.

Hydrants on that end of the airport are rather scarce, so we responded with Engine 795 and established Tanker 792 as a relay pumper for water supply.

The "deck gun" on 795 was used as a water curtain to help contain the fire to the first floor. Unfortunately, we were having difficulty keeping a water supply so the fire did spread.

Assistant Chief Cale Solo and Fire Chief Carla Laville started the interior attack while other units called enroute'

West Metro Fire Rescue responded mutual aid with a tanker and re-established water supply

As they filled the drop tank and started feeding our engine Tower 793 arrived on scene to contain the fire to the first floor.

Chief Engineer Helly Solvang operated the tower...

Once the second floor is extinguished Helly repositions the tower to assist with the first floor fire

The interior attack almost complete

Chief Laville helping to "push" the fire and contain it with Assistant Chief Solo

Chief Engineer Helly using Tower 793 in a slightly unorthodox manner...a technique he likes to call "the Blitz"

The last stubborn "hot spot" finally loses the battle. Fire extinguished at 19:40 hours SL time.

Mutual aid companies: West Metro Fire Rescue