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Explosion and Fire at Quaker Oats Plant in Iowa, No Injuries Reported

An explosion caused a fire at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the largest milling facility in the world. Fortunately, all workers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

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