Why does an earthquake cause fire?

Originally Answered: How do you think earthquake can cause fire? Earthquakes move the ground sufficiently, often with very sudden, sharp jolts, so they are able to break gas pipes buried in the earth and leaking gas can result in explosions & be ignited by sparks of metal falling together, etc. read more

Of themselves, earthquakes do not “cause” fires, but the damage to live power lines (causing the wires to fall), broken gas pipes, broken water mains, and the proximity of the two can readily ignite fires that tend to spread. Broken water mains diminish the ability of the fire services to combat fires. read more

Fire - caused when electric wires are destroyed and electric posts are upturned Earthquakes cause damage to buildings because of the shakingground. They also can cause avalanches, mudslides, and landslides.Flooding can be caused an earthquake breaking dams or levees.Broken power lines and gas lines can cause fires. read more