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Arson
Last Updated August 22, 2024
Characteristics of Arson Fire
Arson fires are the top cause of fires in Yokohama City, and are characterized by a large number of fires from evening when the sun sets to midnight.
In addition, arsoners often use lighters to ignite things on the spot.
In order to prevent arson, it is important to strive to create an environment that does not arson and does not arson, such as not placing flammable objects around the house.
Points to Prevent Arson Fires <Housing>
Oh Do not place flammable objects around the house.
Oh Let's put out garbage in the designated place on the morning of the designated day.
Oh Make the area around the house bright and lock the storeroom and garage.
Oh Use non-flammable "flammable flameproof products *" for body covers such as cars and motorcycles.
※Products that meet certain criteria are marked with flame retardation labels. 
Arson fires in Yokohama City
▶ See the occurrence of arson fires in Yokohama City
Fire investigation e-mail magazine
In this e-mail magazine, fire investigators from City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau collect and analyze fire findings and share information that contributes to fire prevention.
Delivery is made once a month (around 15th).
Learn about fire prevention and disaster prevention through video
The website "Yokohama Disaster Prevention e-Park", where you can learn about disaster prevention anytime, anywhere, allows you to easily learn about fire dangers lurking in houses and specific measures for each with videos and quizzes. .
There are various courses, such as the "Pokemon Disaster Prevention Kyosetsu" quiz where you can enjoy learning with small children, and the "Housing Disaster Prevention Diagnosis" to check the status of disaster prevention measures at home, so please use it! You can access it from the button below!
Inquiries to this page
Prevention Division, Fire Bureau Prevention Department
Telephone: 045-334-6406
Telephone: 045-334-6406
Fax: 045-334-6610
Email address: sy-yobo@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 329-429-124
