Hundreds of state services experienced outages following an explosion of a lithium battery during maintenance at a data center, according to official reports. The incident occurred while technicians were working, leading to an immediate disruption in services essential for various state operations.

Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion and assess the extent of the damage. State officials are working to restore services as quickly as possible, although no timeline has been provided for full restoration.

In the meantime, users have been advised to check alternative channels for necessary services and to remain patient as recovery efforts continue. The incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place for handling lithium batteries. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and services are gradually brought back online.



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