In the news today

[Carnage]

there was no one at the house, from what i understand

I believe there were 3 puppies inside, if I'm not mistaken

If they put out the fire, then other people would ask for the same treatment, thus rendering the whole system useless,

Not if, as Deathscythe said, the guy paid $11,000 for them to save him. The people would really take the lesson as to rather just pay the $75 up front.