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Fire breaks out at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 24). Fire breaks out at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/fire-breaks-out-at-quaker-oats-plant-in-iowa/article_18f978af-4b54-57ed-a3ae-934189245e84.html

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A fire erupted at a Quaker Oats facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday evening around 4:45 p.m., resulting in significant black smoke visible across the city but no reported injuries. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department quickly responded to contain the situation.

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A fire broke out on Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, following what appeared to be an explosion. Firefighters responded around 4:45 p.m., and videos showed black smoke over the city’s downtown area, which has a population of approximately 140,000. According to Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell, who shared information on Facebook, all workers evacuated safely with no reported injuries. The fire occurred in an area that handles products but is not heavily populated by employees, contributing to the lack of casualties. PepsiCo Foods US stated that the cause of the fire and explosion would be investigated further.

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A fire broke out Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa. asserted

fire → break → Iowa

The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said firefighters responded to the call at about 4:45 p.m. asserted

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Video and photos posted to social media showed black smoke over the downtown of the city of about 140,000. asserted

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