Expand image📰00Read later0Read MoreNo injuries after massive explosion at US Quaker Oats plantThe Independent·1 day ago#suDw9HWQ#independentcouk#independent#oats#fire#iowa+4 more🧰Tag tools✨Add tagReading 0:0015s thresholdBookmark Sunday 25 October 2026 16:53 GMTQuaker Oats Fire Iowa (Brian Owens)A fire broke out at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday following a suspected explosion. All plant employees were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported, according to Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell. Emergency crews responded to the facility at approximately 4:45 p.m. after dark smoke was seen rising over the city. The affected site is the world's largest milling facility, processing more than two million pounds of oats each day. PepsiCo Foods US confirmed that emergency personnel responded and an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. In fullFire at Quaker Oats plant in Iowa under investigation after massive explosion
