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How can I put out the fires?
1 of 6: You hear that hissing sound?
2 of 6: It sounds like a gas leak.
3 of 6: Apparently, gas is leaking from these pipes and continually feeding the fires.
4 of 6: So look around for shutoff valves.
5 of 6: Near each fire, you'll find a little red wheel.
6 of 6: Use each wheel to shut off the two gas leaks and put out the fires.