Federal agency launches investigation into deadly Fremont explosion

Fremont wood pellet plant investigated for releasing excessive dust 5 months before fatal blast

Horizon Biofuels in Fremont had complaints of dust months before it exploded last week killing three.

Federal board investigating fatal Fremont plant explosion

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A federal agency announced this week that it is investigating the explosion that killed three people in Fremont. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is looking into the blast at the Horizon Biofuels plant. “This horrific incident should never have happened,” Chairman Steve Owens said in a press release. “We want to prevent a...

Federal agency launches investigation into deadly Fremont explosion

“This horrific incident should never have happened. We want to prevent a terrible tragedy like from occurring again," said CSB Chairperson Steve Owens said.