A fire broke out Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after what the Cedar Rapids Fire Department said was apparently an explosion. Firefighters responded at about 4:45 p.m. Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said all workers evacuated safely and were accounted for, with no injuries.
WHO:The Cedar Rapids Fire Department reported the fire; Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said all workers were safe.
WHAT:A fire broke out at a Quaker Oats plant.
WHEN:Oct 24, 2026
WHERE:Cedar Rapids, USA
WHY:The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said the fire evidently began with an explosion.
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