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Our First Data Center Fire - Global Fire Alarm When Your Power Regulator Calls It Quits During The Holidays

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IT Horror Stories with Jack Smith
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May 6, 2025
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Summary

What happens when a data center goes up in smoke—literally? In this episode, we sift through the potential ashes of a not-so-great day. Join us as we chat about servers, batteries, paperwork and holidays, and the surprisingly flammable side of computing. It's a smoky mess, and we're here for it. Want even more info ? Read our show notes and related blog post related to this episode : https://blog.ithorrorstories.eu/our-first-datacentre-fire/ All other links and socials : https://links.ithorrorstories.eu/ 00:00 Welcome Back 02:14 The Setting 04:17 Disaster Strikes 07:58 Tech Failsafe 16:45 Recovery Mode 24:15 Company Culture 30:09 Conclusion