Fire breaks out at Bitdeer bitcoin mining facility in Ohio, no injuries reported
A fire damaged two unfinished buildings at a Bitdeer bitcoin mining facility in Massillon, Ohio, with no injuries reported.Summary
A fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon at a Bitdeer bitcoin mining facility in Massillon, Ohio, affecting two structures under construction intended to house mining rigs. The Massillon Fire Department responded quickly, containing the blaze without any injuries or hospitalizations. Fire Chief Matt Heck confirmed that no mining equipment had been installed in the damaged buildings. The fire reportedly started in one structure and spread to an adjacent building due to wind; the cause is under investigation, though arson is not suspected. Bitdeer confirmed the incident and stated that site management is assessing the damage. This event occurred on the same day Bitdeer's stock fell significantly after its third-quarter earnings disappointed investors regarding AI infrastructure updates, despite strong year-over-year revenue growth.
(Source：The Block)