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Smoke and flames from an explosion from an underground gas leak rise above the streets of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A massive gas leakage early Friday caused five explosions that killed several people and injured over 200 in the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. (AP Photo/Tsun Zheng Hao) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Flames from an explosion from an underground gas leak in the streets of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A massive gas leakage early Friday caused five explosions that killed several people and injured over 200 in the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. (AP Photo) ( APTOPIX Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Flames from an explosion from an underground gas leak in the streets of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A massive gas leakage early Friday caused five explosions that killed several people and injured over 200 in the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Water sprays are seen on July 31, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan of China. 800 soldiers participated in the rescue efforts after a gas pipeline exploded killing 20 (5 firemen), injuring 290 and destroying 4 firetrucks. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) ( 453000454 )

Flames from an explosion from an underground gas leak in the streets of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A massive gas leakage early Friday caused five explosions that killed several people and injured over 200 in the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A general view shows the damaged road after the gas explosions in southern kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured up to 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532108972 )

Vehicles are left lying on a destroyed street as part of the street is burning with flame following multiple explosions from an underground gas leak in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A relative, right, of a victim in the multiple explosions from an underground gas leak is consoled at a funeral parlor in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo) ( APTOPIX Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Residents carry a wounded person following a blast in the city of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan early on August 1, 2014. The explosion, that is believed to have been caused by a gas leak, killed at least four people and wounded 186 others. AFP PHOTO / STRINGER /AFP/Getty Images ( 532110417 )

Vehicles are left lie in a destroyed street as part of the street is burning with flame following multiple explosions from an underground gas leak in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A massive gas leakage early Friday caused five explosions that killed scores of people and injured over 200 in the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Rescue workers survey the damage from a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Soldiers use electronic sensors to search for missing persons believed to be buried after massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A rooftop view shows a destroyed street from an massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( APTOPIX Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Rescue workers use a sniffer dog to look for missing persons believed to be buried as firetrucks lie damaged after massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

An aerial view shows the damage from a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas explosions ripped through a port city in southern Taiwan midnight Thursday, killing scores of people and injuring more than 200 others, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

An old woman moves a furniture at the outside on July 31, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan of China. 800 soldiers participated in the rescue efforts after a gas pipeline exploded killing 20 (5 firemen), injuring 290 and destroying 4 firetrucks. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) ( 453000388 )

People join in rescue work during a gas explosion on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan of China. 800 soldiers participated in the rescue efforts after a gas pipeline exploded killing 20 (5 firemen), injuring 290 and destroying 4 firetrucks. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images) ( 453000544 )

Damaged vehicles lie on the road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010784 )

Damaged vehicles lie on the road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010794 )

Damaged vehicles lie on the road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010804 )

Damaged vehicles lie on the damaged road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010810 )

Damaged vehicles lie on the road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010812 )

Damaged vehicles lie on the damaged road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010822 )

Damaged vehicles lie on the road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010844 )

Damaged vehicles lie on the road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010852 )

Rescue workers stand in the damaged road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010878 )

Vehicles lie on the damaged road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010890 )

A rescue worker and his dog search through the site on the damaged road after several gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453010964 )

An aerial view of damaged vehicles on the road after gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453011022 )

The remains of a damaged local company building after several gas explosions took place in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453011330 )

Rescue workers search through the site of the damaged road after several gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453011428 )

A rescue worker searches through the site of the damaged road after several gas explosions took place in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453012296 )

Soliders using electronic devices search through the site of the damaged road after several gas explosions took place in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453012352 )

A rescue worker and his dog search through the site on the damaged road after several gas explosions took place in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A series of powerful gas blasts killed 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. (Photo by Ashley Pon/Getty Images) ( 453012422 )

Soldiers use electronic sensors to search for missing persons believed to be buried after massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( APTOPIX Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Locals survey the damage from a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A destroyed fire truck is seen overturned in the rubble after massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of underground explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

The body of a victim killed in a gas explosion from an underground gas leak is carried from the rubble in a main street in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A massive gas leakage early Friday caused five explosions that killed several people and injured over 200 in the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A local man surveys the damage from a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas explosions ripped through a port city in southern Taiwan midnight Thursday, killing scores of people and injuring more than 200 others, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

An emergency rescue worker takes a break from searching for missing persons near damaged vehicles after massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Soldiers walk through a street destroyed by a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A woman crosses over a trench made from a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( APTOPIX Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A man moves through a street destroyed by a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Soldiers use electronic sensors to search for missing persons in massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A relative, left, of a victim in the multiple explosions from an underground gas leak is consoled at a funeral parlor in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

People gather on a street destroyed by a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

An emergency rescue team uses a sniffer dog to look for missing persons after massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Firemen put out fire on the part of a destroyed street as fire continue to burn following multiple explosions from an underground gas leak in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Damaged firetrucks lie in the rubble after massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of five explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A victim in a gas explosion from an underground gas leak is carried from the rubble in a main street in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A massive gas leakage early Friday caused five explosions that killed several people and injured over 200 in the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A destroyed fire truck is seen overturned in the rubble after massive gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of underground explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( APTOPIX Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Locals survey the damage from a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Scores of people were killed and more than 200 others injured when several underground gas explosions ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city overnight, hurling concrete through the air and blasting long trenches in the streets, authorities said Friday. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Vehicles are left lie in a destroyed street following multiple explosions from an underground gas leak in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, early Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A massive gas leakage early Friday caused five explosions that killed scores of people and injured over 200 in the southern Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. (AP Photo) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

A toppled truck lies in the rubble after a massive gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. A series of explosions about midnight Thursday and early Friday ripped through Taiwan's second-largest city, killing scores of people, Taiwan's National Fire Agency said Friday. (AP Photos/Wally Santana) ( Taiwan Gas Explosions )

Rescue workers search through the explosion site in southern Kaohsiung city on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 22 people and injured up to 270 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping open roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532104518 )

A local resident crosses the explosion site in southern Kaohsiung city on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 22 people and injured up to 270 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping open roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532104541 )

Local residents walk past the explosion site in southern Kaohsiung city on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 22 people and injured up to 270 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping open roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532104640 )

Local residents look at the explosion site in southern Kaohsiung city on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 22 people and injured up to 270 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping open roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532104683 )

Local residents walk past the explosion site in southern Kaohsiung city on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping open roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532104765 )

A general view shows the damaged road after the gas explosions in southern kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured up to 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532108875 )

A general view shows the damaged road after the gas explosions in southern kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured up to 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532109053 )

A general view shows the damaged road after the gas explosions in southern kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured up to 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532109793 )

A general view shows the damaged road after the gas explosions in southern kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured up to 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532109788 )

A rescue worker and his dog search through the site after gas explosions in southern kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured up to 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532109785 )

Local residents look at the site after the gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured up to 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532109796 )

A man walks past damaged cars after the gas explosions in southern Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 24 people and injured up to 271 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532109810 )

A local resident (L) walks past a slab of concrete resting on a motorbike after a gas explosion ripped through a neighborhood in the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads as terrified residents fled an inferno. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532113468 )

A local resident looks at the damage caused by gas explosions in the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads as terrified residents fled an inferno. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532113442 )

Local residents look at the damage caused by gas explosions in the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 25 people and injured up to 267 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping up roads as terrified residents fled an inferno. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532113524 )

A local resident looks at the gas explosion site in the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung on August 1, 2014. A series of powerful gas blasts killed at least 22 people and injured up to 270 in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, overturning cars and ripping open roads, officials said. AFP PHOTO / SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images ( 532110411 )