The context of the following conversation is Sydney found the building on fire and had to call the fire department to put the flames out.:
Sydney says That building was just burning like crazy when we got there.  We had to call the fire department to put out the flames..
The friend responds Why were you there?.
Sydney responds We were invited to a party.  That was the address we were given..
The friend responds Did the fire department put out the flames?.
Sydney responds They did but it was already too late.  The building has already burnt to the ground pretty much.  We just heard that two people died..
The friend responds That's tragic..