Two more horses have died following the devastating fire at Heartland Farms

This latest update brings the total number of horses killed to 11

BENNINGTON, Neb. (KLKN) – Two more horses are dead following the destructive barn fire at Heartland Farms that also killed an employee last week.

Authorities have identified Nathan Dietrich, 32, as the staff member.  The Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency said his death was due to smoke inhalation.

Nine horses immediately died in the fire, and ten were injured.  Since then, two of the injured horses have died, bringing the total horse death toll to eleven.

The fire was determined to be accidental.