After a fire at a data center leased by X triggered a multi-day outage for the social media platform, CEO Elon Musk is getting heat for the system failure.
Fire crews responded to the Hillsboro, Oregon facility on Thursday morning, where the fire was traced to a room housing lithium batteries, WIRED reported. The room was reportedly filled with smoke, but the fire was contained, with officials remaining on scene to monitor conditions. Lithium-ion battery fires present unique challenges, as they require intensive cooling methods, emit dangerous chemicals, and are at risk of reigniting even after the initial blaze is extinguished.
