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Explosion, fire blast through Iowa Quaker Oats plant
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Key Points:
- An explosion triggered a fire at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sending thick black smoke over downtown; the plant is the world's largest oat milling facility, processing over 2 million pounds of oats daily.
- No injuries were reported, and all workers were safely accounted for, with the fire breaking out in a less populated area of the plant, according to Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell.
- Firefighters from Cedar Rapids and neighboring areas responded to the blaze, which was largely controlled by 6:25 p.m., with no reported injuries among emergency personnel.
- Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the explosion or the extent of the damage, and PepsiCo Foods US, owner of Quaker Oats, announced an investigation into the incident.
