VIDEO: Surveillance video obtained by KOIN 6 shows the moment that a tank exploded in Canby on Tuesday. Officials say one of two gas tanks at the Kittyhawk Products plant exploded. Both tanks are at least two stories tall and are underground. Three employees were inside at the time of the explosion and one was taken to the hospital.
There is a chance the second tank could explode, so Canby Fire Chief Matt Dale says they are not sending fire crews in until the morning. The explosion caused major damage to the outside of the building.
“Every minute that goes by, the tank is cooling. So we do not expect it to, explode. But we are using all caution, in case that happens,” he said. Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations are still in place for those on Redwood Street.
