Fire

A fire in the sims is a somewhat serious thing. If left unattended it will destory objects and possibly kill sims. It can be put out by firemen or a sim. It will eventually stop but it can major damage to your sim's house. Its better to call a fireman because your sim has a bigger chance of dying if he or she tries to extinguish the fire him/herself. Always have a fire alarm in a kitchen, near a fireplace or anywhere else you think there can be a fire. Its better to be safe than sorry.