A Nebraska community is grieving the loss of 32-year-old Dylan Danielson and his daughters, Hayven, 12, and Fayeah,
8, after a fatal explosion at a Columbus biofuels plant on July 29, 2025. Dylan, working a custodial shift,
had brought his daughters along; they were in the break room when a dust fire caused the blast. All three were confirmed dead within 24 hours.
The Dodge County Board of Supervisors declared a disaster, and OSHA and the Nebraska Fire Marshal
launched investigations, citing prior safety concerns at the plant.
Tributes poured in for Dylan, remembered as a devoted father, and for his daughters, celebrated for their joyful spirits.
Schools and local groups offered grief counseling, while two GoFundMe campaigns neared their fundraising goals to support the family.
The tragedy has sparked renewed conversations about workplace safety, leaving the community
mourning deeply while honoring the love and light the family brought to others.
