In the world's largest oat processing plant Quaker Oats (part of the PepsiCo structure) in the state of Iowa, an explosion and fire occurred, the Associated Press reports. The company processes more than 900 tons of grain daily. According to the local authorities, the fire started in the processing shop, all the staff managed to evacuate, there were no casualties.

In the world's largest oat processing plant Quaker Oats (part of the PepsiCo structure) in the state of Iowa, an explosion and fire occurred, the Associated Press reports. The company processes more than 900 tons of grain daily. According to the local authorities, the fire started in the processing shop, all the staff managed to evacuate, there were no casualties.