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Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by michaelt on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @07:00AM (#30764678)
Well, most fires involve risk to human life if firefighters have to enter the building to extinguish it.
Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by mannykannot on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @11:15AM (#30767067)
Indeed, and they also often enter buildings to look for people who are in harm's way. OHVcloud's omissions did not amount to a good business decision, it was an irresponsible one.
Re:OVHcloud fire: SBG2 data center had no extinguisher, no p... by Nextgrid on Tuesday March 22, 2022 @12:02PM (#30767725)
Did this one involve said risk?

Maybe risk to life was eliminated by a combination of low occupancy, trained staff and adequate escape routes so that there's no reason for firefighters to enter it, and the building was essentially designed to be disposable should the worst happen?

I don't see this as a particularly bad thing - if risk to life and neighbouring properties was correctly managed (and it seems like it was here), why not allow this?