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🔥 What Caused the X Outage on May 24, 2025?
X Millions of users were left confused and disconnected on May 24, 2025, after X (formerly Twitter) went offline globally. According to Colitco, the root cause was a fire at a major third-party data center responsible for managing X’s critical infrastructure.
🔥 The fire damaged several server clusters, triggering emergency protocols that automatically shut down external access to prevent further risk.
Visual alert of the May 24, 2025, X (Twitter) global outage caused by a data centre fire impacting users in the US, Canada, and India.
🌍 Which Countries Were Affected?
The outage severely impacted users in:
United States
Canada
India
Select parts of Europe and Asia-Pacific
As reported by USA Today, both web and mobile platforms stopped working, and third-party integrations like scheduling tools and analytics dashboards failed to load.
📣 What Did X (Twitter) Say?
X’s support team posted this update on their platform (when available):
“We’re investigating the issue impacting login and feed access. Thanks for your patience as we work to restore services globally.” – @Support
There was no fixed recovery ETA at first, but sources suggest the engineering team was mobilized immediately after the fire was confirmed.
🛠️ How Long Will It Take to Fix?
Based on updates from NewsX, full restoration may take 6 to 12 hours. The timeline depends on:
Physical cooling of damaged servers
Data recovery from backups
Switching to alternative CDN nodes
Verification of database integrity
✅ Users may see partial restoration in certain regions first.
💬 User Reactions from Around the World
On Reddit and platforms like Threads, reactions ranged from humorous to frustrated:
“I just wanted to tweet my lunch, and now I’m having an existential crisis.” “Feels like the internet is broken again. Is this 2016?”
Popular hashtags trending globally:
#XDown
#TwitterOutage
#ServerFire
#LoginFailed
Visual shows a smartphone displaying the X logo as flames erupt in the background, symbolizing the app’s outage on May 24, 2025.
🔐 Is Your Data Safe?
X has confirmed no user data has been lost. All information is stored across distributed servers with multiple backup systems in place.
Users are advised to:
Avoid reinstalling the app
Wait for official updates before attempting logins
Follow @Support or visit trusted tech news portals
“We take data security very seriously and our teams are working to ensure your accounts are safe,” a spokesperson stated.
Visual alert of the May 24, 2025, X (Twitter) global outage caused by a data centre fire impacting users in the US, Canada, and India.
🧠 Final Thoughts
The X Twitter outage on May 24, 2025, is another reminder that even the largest social media platforms are vulnerable to infrastructure failures. While services are expected to resume soon, transparency, communication, and disaster recovery protocols remain critical in tech ecosystems.
Daniel Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at The North Headlines, based in Toronto, Canada. With over 10 years of experience in investigative journalism, Daniel leads a team of independent reporters with a strong commitment to integrity, clarity, and fact-based reporting.He specializes in covering international politics, conflict reporting, and policy impact. Daniel’s editorial vision is built on transparency and public accountability, making The North Headlines a trusted source across North America.📍 Location: Toronto, Canada[caption id="attachment_2319" align="alignnone" width="200"] Daniel Brooks, leading global journalism with integrity at The North Headlines[/caption]📧 Email: daniel@thenorthheadlines.com
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