After the earthquake often due to electrical fire, gas pipe rupture, the fire did not close and other factors cause a fire, the loss of life and property caused by the earthquake itself may be far more than the damage caused.

There are several large earthquakes in the world, such as the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the 1923 Tokyo earthquake, all fire, causing more damage. Republic of China 53 years Shirakawa January 18 earthquake also caused Chiayi City fire spread up to three hours, burned area of 240 square meters.