article_snippet: Debris from the scene of Thursday's explosion is removed before being taken to a secure location for examination .
article_snippet: Rubble is removed from the scene of apparent gas explosion on Sunday  three days after the disaster in the East Village neighborhood of New York .
article_snippet: Meanwhile, some debris from the explosion and fire is being taken to a secure site where it will be examined again for any human remains.
article_snippet: Debris from the explosion and fire is being taken to a secure site where it will be examined again for any human remains .
article_snippet: An official with knowledge of the operation says upper layers of debris have already been removed and workers have reached the basement level.
article_snippet: Debris Already Removed: the owner of the sushi bar says upper layers of debris have already been removed and workers have reached the basement level .
highlights_snippet: Debris from the explosion and fire is being taken to a secure site where it will be examined again for any human remains .