A fire erupted at a data center leased by Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) near Portland, Oregon, with officials pointing to a room full of batteries as a likely cause. Firefighters contained the blaze, but the incident raises questions about infrastructure risks at high-profile tech facilities.

Editor’s Note: Data centers are the backbone of the internet, and fires—especially ones linked to energy storage—can disrupt services and expose vulnerabilities. When it happens at a facility tied to a controversial figure like Musk, it’s bound to draw extra scrutiny. This isn’t just about property damage; it’s a reminder of how reliant we are on these often-overlooked hubs.