[AWS UAE Data Center Hit by Object and Catches Fire, Partial Cloud Service Disruption] BlockBeats News, on March 2, Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported that a data center located in the UAE caught fire around 4:30 AM on March 1. The incident was caused by sparks triggered by an unidentified object striking the facility, affecting the Availability Zone with the code mec1-az2. To assist firefighting efforts, the facility's power supply has been cut off. AWS stated that it is expected to take several hours to restore connectivity to the affected area. Other Availability Zones within the UAE are currently operating normally.