More Theories About Houses Surviving Fires

It seems that brick constructionis banned in some or all of California. Because bricks are considered dangerous during earthquakes. 

But what about wooden construction? What happens in other parts of the world?

In Japan they use wood. 

But they can roll up their beds (futons). They keep blueprints of houses which are rebuilt exactly the same as before many times. They have less furniture, since they sit on the floor. They remove floor cushions and roll up scroll wall hangings which are changed to match the seasons. I heard that they have a policeman on every street corner. This discourages looting, especially as they have a culture of honour so they would not wish to damage their reputation by petty crime. 

Greece also has earthquakes.

Alternatives to flammable wood are concrete. Pebbles.

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