Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries

The Independent - Oct 24, 2026

An apparent explosion has caused a fire at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world

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