FREMONT, Neb.—The remains of two girls and a relative who were killed in a massive explosion at a Nebraska biofuel plant were recovered Wednesday after crews battled smoldering wreckage and an unstable building for more than 24 hours.
Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said earlier at a news conference that the children were at the Horizon Biofuels plant ahead of a doctor’s appointment, waiting for their relative to finish work. He was unsure of their exact ages but believed both were under age 12.
Officials identified the adult as Dylan D. Danielson, 32, of Columbus. They would not name the girls, according to a statement from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office….