CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Cedar Rapids Fire Department says no one was hurt or killed in an explosion and fire at the Quaker Oats facility in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to a call for a fire on the back side of the Quaker Oats facility at 4:44 PM on Saturday, that is the side facing away from I-380.
Firefighters responding found signs of an explosion as they worked to put out the fire. That fire was considered under control as of 6:15 PM Saturday but firefighters were still working in the building to ensure all hot spots were out.
As of 6:25 PM, CRFD said there were still limited operations addressing final efforts and overhaul in the interior of the building.
The cause of this fire and explosion are under investigation.
Viewers reported hearing and feeling an explosion before black smoke could be seen rising from behind the Quaker Oats facility.
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