Remember the 3 basic ways to put out a fire:
Take away its fuel.
Take away its air (smother it).
Cool it with water or fire-extinguisher chemicals.
Ordinary fires should be fought by:
--Getting the burning material out of the house (carry it out, or throw it out of a door or window if you can); or
--Putting out the fire with water, sand, earth or fire-extinguisher chemicals; or
--Smothering the fire with a rug or blanket, preferably wet.