Officials said the explosion at the Horizon Biofuels plant in Fremont is now a recovery effort. ‘My heart hurts’: Fremont mayor says explosion at Horizon Biofuels plant now ‘recovery effort’The explosion happened on Tuesday at Horizon Biofuels Inc., located near East Cloverly Road and South Union Street.Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said crews are searching for a man, who was an employee at the plant, and two young girls.Photos, video: Scene of explosion at Fremont plantThe explosion triggered a collapse, which made it dangerous for first responders to enter the building.On Wednesday, officials said the body of a man was recovered from the wreckage, and recovery efforts are still underway for two juveniles.Here’s everything we know so far.First responders on scene:Fire crews were called to the scene at 11:56 a.m. after a report of an explosion. According to authorities, upon arrival, fire crews saw a large amount of smoke and flames as well as major structural damage to the building. This prompted them to call in mutual aid from the rural fire department.The structural damage and mangled steel from the collapse prevented crews from entering the building, so Task Force One out of Lincoln was called in to survey the damage.The following agencies also assisted in Tuesday’s incident:Fremont policeFremont fireFremont rural fireSaunders County Sheriff’s OfficeNebraska State PatrolNickerson fireNorth Bend fireHooper fireArlington fireWaterloo fireValley fire Cedar Bluffs fireScribner fireFremont Department of UtilitiesFremont Rural Fire AuxiliaryCity of Fremont Nebraska Task Force OneAccording to officials, crews will most likely be on scene for days.Tools used:Task Force 1’s helicopter and the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office’s drones are being used to survey the damage. That way crews can safely get in to search for the three missing people.Severe heat:Due to the heat, crews are working in shifts, and both the Salvation Army and the Red Cross have been working with them to keep crews hydrated.The community has also been dropping off water for crews.If anyone is interested in helping, they can drop water off at the sheriff’s office at 4th and Broad streets.Streets blocked off:People are urged to stay away from the scene and not to go around any barricades that police have put up.According to the sheriff’s office, the following streets have been shut down around the scene.West Cloverly RoadEast Cloverly RoadUnion StreetSchneider StreetThe sheriff’s office is hoping to reopen roads as the scene gets smaller.Community response:The Fremont community was shocked after the explosion shook city streets.One woman who worked nearby described the scene as a “fireball” that engulfed the building.Building’s history:KETV Investigates looked into the Horizon Biofuels’ record with OSHA and found five serious violations stemming from a complaint filed in 2012.The company was fined $12,000 for the infractions, which included failing to establish and maintain an adequate energy control program and failing to protect employees from potential chemical exposure. Horizon Biofuels settled for $6,000.The company has not had any other issues with OSHA.SEE MORE HERE: Explosion: Horizon Biofuels previously cited for 5 serious OSHA violations NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

FREMONT, Neb. —

Officials said the explosion at the Horizon Biofuels plant in Fremont is now a recovery effort.

‘My heart hurts’: Fremont mayor says explosion at Horizon Biofuels plant now ‘recovery effort’

The explosion happened on Tuesday at Horizon Biofuels Inc., located near East Cloverly Road and South Union Street.

Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said crews are searching for a man, who was an employee at the plant, and two young girls.

Photos, video: Scene of explosion at Fremont plant

The explosion triggered a collapse, which made it dangerous for first responders to enter the building.

On Wednesday, officials said the body of a man was recovered from the wreckage, and recovery efforts are still underway for two juveniles.

Here’s everything we know so far.

First responders on scene:

Fire crews were called to the scene at 11:56 a.m. after a report of an explosion.

According to authorities, upon arrival, fire crews saw a large amount of smoke and flames as well as major structural damage to the building. This prompted them to call in mutual aid from the rural fire department.

The structural damage and mangled steel from the collapse prevented crews from entering the building, so Task Force One out of Lincoln was called in to survey the damage.

The following agencies also assisted in Tuesday’s incident:

Fremont policeFremont fireFremont rural fireSaunders County Sheriff’s OfficeNebraska State PatrolNickerson fireNorth Bend fireHooper fireArlington fireWaterloo fireValley fire Cedar Bluffs fireScribner fireFremont Department of UtilitiesFremont Rural Fire AuxiliaryCity of Fremont Nebraska Task Force One

According to officials, crews will most likely be on scene for days.

Tools used:

Task Force 1’s helicopter and the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office’s drones are being used to survey the damage. That way crews can safely get in to search for the three missing people.

Severe heat:

Due to the heat, crews are working in shifts, and both the Salvation Army and the Red Cross have been working with them to keep crews hydrated.

The community has also been dropping off water for crews.

If anyone is interested in helping, they can drop water off at the sheriff’s office at 4th and Broad streets.

Streets blocked off:

People are urged to stay away from the scene and not to go around any barricades that police have put up.

According to the sheriff’s office, the following streets have been shut down around the scene.

West Cloverly RoadEast Cloverly RoadUnion StreetSchneider Street

The sheriff’s office is hoping to reopen roads as the scene gets smaller.

Community response:

The Fremont community was shocked after the explosion shook city streets.

One woman who worked nearby described the scene as a “fireball” that engulfed the building.

Building’s history:

KETV Investigates looked into the Horizon Biofuels’ record with OSHA and found five serious violations stemming from a complaint filed in 2012.

The company was fined $12,000 for the infractions, which included failing to establish and maintain an adequate energy control program and failing to protect employees from potential chemical exposure. Horizon Biofuels settled for $6,000.

The company has not had any other issues with OSHA.

SEE MORE HERE: Explosion: Horizon Biofuels previously cited for 5 serious OSHA violations

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