Fremont plant explosion was accidental, officials say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency determined the cause of a fatal explosion at a biofuel plant in Fremont.
In a press release on Thursday, officials said there was an accidental dust explosion at Horizon Biofuels during the manufacturing process.
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The plant makes wood pellets and wood animal bedding.
Three people were killed due to the explosion.
Nebraska Task Force One and local agencies recovered the bodies of a man and two girls, according to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.
The man was identified as 32-year-old Dylan Danielson of Columbus.
The sheriff’s office said the names of the girls will not be released, but Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said they were both under 12.
“My heart hurts, it hurts for this situation, it’s a tragedy,” Mayor Joey Spellerberg said Wednesday. “We are praying for all of the families involved.”
Officials said additional investigation efforts are currently on hold due to the structural integrity of the building.
The sheriff’s office said the fire is still smoldering and because of the design of the tower, firefighters won’t be able to put out all the embers.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is also investigating.
