Fire erupts in factory belongs to Pepsi company in USA

IOWA, Oct. 25 (YPA) – A fire broke out at the PepsiCo Foods Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, following an explosion inside the facility on Saturday. No injuries were reported, and all employees were evacuated.

The fire department said it received the report around 4:45 PM local time, noting that an explosion preceded the fire, with thick plumes of smoke rising above the city.

The official cause has not yet been announced, while PepsiCo confirmed that fire crews are dealing with the incident and the causes will be determined later.