was put out, was extinguished
火事は消防士の生命を犠牲にして消された。
The fire was extinguished at the cost of the firefighters’ lives.
火事はただちに消された。
The fire was put out immediately.
ろうそくは消されたのではなくて消えたのだ。
The candle wasn't put out; it simply went out.