You shouldn't overreact in situations.
Lawrence is cooking bacon on the stove top in his kitchen when the bacon catches fire.
Lawrence wants to respond to the fire.
Lawrence removes the pan from the stove top and contains it.
Lawrence runs out of the kitchen and says the house will burn down.
The fire is put out and does not spread to the rest of Lawrence's house.
The fire is not contained and spreads to other rooms in Lawrence's house.