If you fail to extinguish them quickly, they’ll die. They’ll also get the “ I’m on Fire!” buff. Sims that get near objects that are burning with an open flame will get engulfed in flames. Sims with negative buffs tend to accidentally set things on fire more frequently than happy Sims.Įntry-level stoves tend to break down and catch on fire quite often.Īdditionally, things tend to frequently break down on lots that have the Gremlins or Cursed Lot traits potentially leading to spontaneous fires. If your Sim keeps on starting random fires, they probably have a low Cooking skill level and are using cheap stoves. In this guide, we’ll explore why these dangerous events occur in the first place and what you can do to prevent them. If your Sim keeps on setting things on fire, or they often get engulfed in flames, you’ve come to the right place.