TOKYO -- The deadly earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day has brought renewed attention to the risk of catastrophic fires in areas packed with old wooden buildings.
About 200 structures went up in flames in Wajima after New Year's temblor

A large swath of the city of Wajima burned down after the earthquake on Jan. 1. © Kyodo
TOKYO -- The deadly earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day has brought renewed attention to the risk of catastrophic fires in areas packed with old wooden buildings.