India, Oct. 25 -- A fire and possible explosion have been reported at the Quaker Oats factory in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Videos circulating on social media show large plumes of smoke rising from the area. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said emergency crews were dispatched following reports of an explosion at the facility.

In a statement, the department said:

"At approximately 4:45 p.m., Cedar Rapids Police and Fire were dispatched by Joint Communications Agency personnel to an explosion in the 400 block of 2nd Street Southeast. This is the Quaker Oats building.

Cedar Rapids Fire Department personnel located what appears to be evidence of an explosion and subsequent fire.

As of 5:30 p.m., ...