Firefighters responded to a blaze at a data center in Hillsboro, Oregon, leased by Elon Musk’s X. The incident occurred at the Hillsboro Technology Park.
Incident Details
- The fire was first reported by local news outlet KOIN 6 News.
- Firefighters arrived at 10:21 AM and found a room filled with batteries involved in the fire.
- The flames had not spread beyond that room, but it was heavily filled with smoke when firefighters entered.
Impact on Operations
- There is currently no information on whether server operations were impacted by the incident, according to WIRED’s request for comment from X.
- X operates two remaining data centers in Portland and Atlanta, having previously operated three data centers in Sacramento, Portland, and Atlanta before Elon Musk’s acquisition.
Recent Changes to Infrastructure
- In 2022, around Christmas Eve, Musk shut down X’s data center in Sacramento as part of cost-cutting efforts.
- Over six months later, the company relocated more than 2,737 server racks from Sacramento to its remaining two locations.
- X has also expanded its presence within existing buildings near Portland to accommodate additional servers.
Additional Information
- It is unclear how many other companies share space at the Hillsboro facility or what level of operating support Digital Realty provides.
- A spokesperson for Digital Realty did not respond immediately to WIRED’s request for comment.
- WIRED has reached out to multiple sources who work at or near the facility, but they declined interviews due to fear of retaliation.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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