Fire!

A policeman discovers a house fire and alerts the authorities. Horse-drawn wagons carrying ladders and pumps rush to the scene as the blaze spreads. Inside the building, a man wakes up trapped by smoke and flames. A firefighter enters to extinguish the fire and carry the victim to safety via a ladder. Other responders enter the home to rescue possessions, eventually saving an infant.

This action drama was produced in the United Kingdom by the Williamson Kinematograph Company. It was directed by James Williamson and is the first of three films he directed in 1901, preceding Stop Thief! and Magic Extinguisher. The short film has a runtime of five minutes.

Audience reception is moderately positive, with a 6.1 rating on IMDb based on 895 votes and a 5.8 rating on TMDB from 43 votes.