英语翻译
I should have closed the windows then without delay,but instead I tried to beat out the flames with a folded newspaper.When this f ailed I hastened into the kitchen to grab a bucket and fill it with water.At th e same time I shouted to Barbara,who hurriedly dialled 999 to summon the fire b rigade before coming to my aid.We had to work at top speed carrying buckets of water from the kitchen to prevent the flames,fanned by the breeze f rom the windows,from spreading.We were unable to extinguish the fire but we managed to keep it partially in check until the arrival of the firemen.Fort unately,they arrived promptly and they had little difficulty in putting out the flames.For most of the rest of the day we worked hard.