Why are there usually fires after earthquakes?

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Ruptured gas lines. Over turned heating devices. Severed electrical lines that spark wildly. PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY NOW * Have an earthquake survival kit on hand. * All family members should know how to turn off gas, water, and electricity. * Plan family emergency procedures, and make plans for reuniting your family. * Know emergency telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 911, etc) * Anchor heavy objects to walls (bookcases, wall units, mirrors, cabinets, etc.) * Never place heavy objects over beds, and keep heavy objects lower than head height of shortest member of family. DURING AN EARTHQUAKE STAY CALM * Inside, stand in doorway, or crouch under a desk or table, well away from windows or glass dividers. * Outside, stand away from buildings, trees, telephones and electrical lines. * On the road, drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in safe area; stay in vehicle. AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE * Check for injuries-provide first aid. * Check for safety-check for gas, water, sewage breaks; check for downed power lines and shorts; turn off appropriate utilities. * Check for building damage and potential problems during aftershocks. * Clean up dangerous spills. * Wear shoes * Turn on the radio and listen for instructions from public safety agencies. * Use telephone for emergencies, only. http://www.ceri.memphis.edu/public/survival.shtml Mar 16 06, 10:40 PM

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