Trio of students honored for role in putting out chemistry fire

Three Canby High School students were honored as heroes by the Canby Fire District and Canby School District at the Thursday school board meeting.Brianne Huggins, Katelyn Meisenheimer and Alexa Nakashimada were recognized for quick action and decision making during a Dec. 9 fire in the chemistry lab at Canby High School. The girls’ actions led to rapid fire extinguishment and a quick building evacuation, reducing risk to the student body and the building, said Canby Fire Division Chief Troy Buzalsky.