Key facts
- An explosion and subsequent fire occurred at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- All employees were safely accounted for and no injuries were reported.
- The incident occurred in a product handling area of the plant.
- The cause of the explosion and fire is under investigation.
A fire broke out at a Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday evening following an apparent explosion. Fire officials stated that all workers were safely evacuated and accounted for, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred in a product handling area of the facility, which is described as the world's largest milling operation, processing over 2 million pounds of oats daily. The cause of the explosion and fire, as well as the extent of the damage, are currently under investigation by authorities and PepsiCo Foods US.