Wikipedia:Fire

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an essay; it contains the advice and/or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. It is not a policy or guideline, and editors are not obliged to follow it.

When my neighbor set fire to her kitchen I did not hold a conference with my roommates; I put out the fire and administered first aid.

Wikipedia's structures are designed to build a collaborative encyclopedia, not to deal with actual emergencies. When an actual emergency may be in progress, notify the proper authorities and take appropriate measures to limit the damage. A quiet, calm, and firm approach is generally best. If you can deal with the problem yourself in a quick manner, then do it promptly.

Be sure to report the results and explain the story behind the scene, but it is of utmost importance that the problem be dealt with first.