《晋书·志·第十七章》
元帝太兴年间，王敦镇守武昌，武昌遭火灾，火起，叫民众救火，救了此处别处又起，东西南北数十处都相应起火，数日不停。
元帝太兴中，王敦镇武昌，武昌灾，火起，兴众救之，救于此而发于彼，东西南北数十处俱应，数日不绝。
During the reign of Emperor Yuan, Wang Dun guarded Wuchang. Wuchang was hit by a fire. The fire broke out and he called on the people to put out the fire. If this place was put out, another place would break out. dozens of places were attacked by the fire, which lasted for several days.