Explosion, fire blast through Iowa Quaker Oats plant
An apparent explosion at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids sent thick black smoke over downtown Iowa as firefighters battled the massive blaze.
Republican Ledger staff · 7:48 AM ET
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An apparent explosion at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids sent thick black smoke over downtown Iowa as firefighters battled the massive blaze.
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