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Nscale's Data Centers Hit by Fires, Angry Workers Ahead of IPO

Nscale's data centers hit by fires ahead of $3.4 billion IPO

By · Published October 16, 2026  17:33 UTC · Updated October 16, 2026  19:24 UTC

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Nscale's data centers have been hit by fires, with one site suffering leaks in its cooling system. The incidents have delayed the flagship Norway data center by six months. Bloomberg.com reports on the fires and worker discontent.

The company's data centers have been plagued by issues, with the Glomfjord site experiencing delays and leaks in its cooling system. Nscale is one of several data center infrastructure companies pursuing an IPO. The company's data centers are running behind schedule, with the Norway site delayed by six months.

Workers are speaking out about their concerns, ahead of the company's listing.

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What is Nscale's IPO?

Nscale is pursuing a $3.4 billion IPO, as part of the growing neocloud model

What are the issues with Nscale's data centers?

The company's data centers have been hit by fires, with delays and leaks in the cooling system

What is the neocloud model?

The neocloud model is a growing trend in the data center industry, with companies pursuing large-scale infrastructure investments

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