Might mean (unverified): Resolve an urgent problem quickly.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (put out a fire)

verb:  (idiomatic) To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person.
verb:  Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: put out a fire.

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