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Explosion Rocks Canby Facility, Injures One and Evacuates Schools

2/4/2026

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An explosion occurred at Kittyhawk Products in Canby, Oregon, injuring one employee.
The blast prompted Level 3 evacuation orders and evacuations were lifted by Wednesday morning.
The blast blew the roof off the facility and damaged nearby buildings.
Canby Fire Chief Matt Dale reported that debris ignited fires inside the building, two local schools closed for safety, no hazardous materials were released, and the second tank must cool for up to 16 hours to prevent further incidents.

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An explosion occurred at Kittyhawk Products in Canby, Oregon, injuring one employee.
The blast prompted Level 3 evacuation orders and evacuations were lifted by Wednesday morning.
The blast blew the roof off the facility and damaged nearby buildings.
Canby Fire Chief Matt Dale reported that debris ignited fires inside the building, two local schools closed for safety, no hazardous materials were released, and the second tank must cool for up to 16 hours to prevent further incidents.