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In the 1906 san francisco earthquake, much of the damage was due to fires because?
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In the 1906 san francisco earthquake, much of the damage was due to fires because?

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The greatest damage of the 1906 earthquake occurred when many of San Francisco's water and gas mains were ruptured. Leaking gas was the catalyst for fires that quickly spread throughout the city and the lack of water made fire fighting a challenge.
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