Editorial

16:44 JST, November 25, 2024

In the event of an earthquake, fires caused by damage to electrical wiring are more likely to occur. The use of seismic breakers, which interrupt current flow when they detect vibrations, should be expanded as a measure that ordinary households can take.

Regarding the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in January, it has been pointed out that the large fire at the Wajima Morning Market in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, was possibly caused by a short circuit or loose connection in the wiring of buildings.

In the Great Hanshin Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake as well, electrical fires accounted for more than half of the blazes for which the cause has been identified. Strengthening relevant measures has long been an outstanding issue.

The use of seismic breakers is believed to be effective in preventing such fires. Some........

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