Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
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An apparent explosion triggered a fire on Saturday at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Fire officials confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The facility is recognized by the company as the largest milling facility in the world. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to the emergency call at approximately 4:45 p.m.
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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Highlights the explosion in the headline alongside the fire and no injuries.
Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) (CA)Focuses strictly on the fire breaking out in the headline.
WTOP News - Washington DC (Washington DC, US) (US)Focuses on the fire in the headline and includes the exact response time.
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