BlockBeats News, February 26 — According to TheEnergyMag, a fire occurred in Wenatchee, Washington, USA, suspected to be related to local Bitcoin mining activities. The local fire department has responded to the scene, and no details have been released about the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and whether the mining farm complies with local safety regulations. As of now, the name of the involved mining farm and the direct cause of the fire have not been disclosed.
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