Fire is the second disaster with a high probability of occurrence due to earthquake occurrence.
Even with a small shake, neglecting the fire will have the potential to develop into a big fire.
The cause of the fire is not only the equipment which mainly uses gas / oil but also the fire by electric equipment equipment.
← Pictures of residential property spread due to the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
In addition, a fire whirl may occur due to the rising air current caused by the fire.
During the Kanto earthquake that occurred in 1923 (Taisho 12th year), this fire whirlwind occurred and it became a catastrophe.
○ Be careful when an earthquake occurs
· Switch off the devices in use. · Before evacuating, break the breaker (distribution board).
· When using the equipment again after the earthquake, please make sure that there is no gas leakage or abnormality in wiring equipment.