An explosion occurred at a commercial building located at 301 S. Redwood Street in Canby on Tuesday night. The incident resulted in minor injuries to one employee and led to a Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuation order for the immediate area, according to Canby Fire.
Incident Details
- The affected business is Kittyhawk Products, which specializes in heat treating metal parts under high pressure.
- Canby Fire Chief Matt Dale reported that one of the company's two high-pressure tanks exploded.
- Three employees were working at the time of the explosion; one sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital.
Ongoing Situation and Impact
- There is a risk that the second tank could also explode.
- Officials have maintained the evacuation order until at least 8 a.m. Wednesday to allow the second tank to cool, a process estimated to take 12 to 16 hours.
- The explosion caused significant damage to the building and minor damage to adjacent structures.
- No hazardous materials were released into the environment, as confirmed by Chief Dale.
Chief Dale characterized the outcome as successful despite the devastation, citing minor injuries, no loss of life, and fixable property damage.