Fire damages two buildings at Bitdeer Massillon, Ohio data center construction site
[PROPERTY DAMAGE]Nov 11, 2025 · Bitdeer Technologies · SEALMINER A4 · Tydal, Norway
Failure Mode
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Event Date
Nov 11, 2025
Primary Entity
Bitdeer Technologies
Robotic Platform
SEALMINER A4
Jurisdiction / Location
Tydal, Norway
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On November 11, 2025, a fire broke out at Bitdeer's under-construction data center in Massillon, Ohio, damaging two of the 26 buildings in the complex. No personal injuries were reported. The Massillon Fire Department found no signs of arson.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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https://ir.bitdeer.com/news-releases/news-release-details/bitdeer-reports-fire-incident-massillon-development-site
https://ir.bitdeer.com/news-releases/news-release-details/bitdeer-reports-fire-incident-massillon-development-site
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Fire damages two buildings at Bitdeer Massillon, Ohio data center construction site?
On November 11, 2025, a fire broke out at Bitdeer's under-construction data center in Massillon, Ohio, damaging two of the 26 buildings in the complex. No personal injuries were reported. The Massillon Fire Department found no signs of arson. Bitdeer reported that reconstruction of the two fire-damaged buildings (26MW) was underway and expected to be completed by Q3 2026, with a significant portion of reconstruction costs recovered through the supplier's insurance coverage.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 11, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Fire damages two buildings at Bitdeer Massillon, Ohio data center construction site?
SEALMINER A4 by Bitdeer Technologies is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Tydal, Norway.
Has anyone responded to Fire damages two buildings at Bitdeer Massillon, Ohio data center construction site?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Fire damages two buildings at Bitdeer Massillon, Ohio data center construction site?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.