NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 24, 2026Miami-Dade County
Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with no injuries
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An apparent explosion triggered a fire at the Quaker Oats milling facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday afternoon, though all workers evacuated safely with no injuries reported. Fire officials and the company stated that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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The incident temporarily disrupted operations at a major industrial facility that processes over two million pounds of oats daily.
Key Facts
- An apparent explosion caused a fire at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Emergency responders arrived at the scene at about 4:45 p.m. on Saturday.
- All workers evacuated safely and were accounted for with zero injuries.
- The fire occurred in a product-handling area of the building that is not heavily populated with employees.
- No immediate information regarding the cause of the fire was available.
- PepsiCo Foods US stated that the cause of the blaze will be investigated.
- The facility is described by the company as the largest milling facility in the world, processing over 2 million pounds of oats daily.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationCedar Rapids Fire Department“Responded to the fire call”OrganizationPepsiCo Foods US“Parent company providing a statement regarding the fire”locationIowa“State where the city and plant are located”PersonTiffany O’Donnell“Mayor of Cedar Rapids”locationCedar Rapids“City where the incident occurred”OrganizationQuaker Mill Company“Original company associated with the Quaker Oats brand”