Thanks for the info, AllSpooledUp. Yes, indeed, in this instance, the only option was to stop.
Mustafagander--
Running off the end, at high speed (or any speed for that matter)is certainly not an option, at least for most. Most unfortunate that the fire was in the wing, not the engine. The question is, how is the crew to know? Podded engine designs offer a choice (speed permitting) for the crew to fly if the fire is in the engine and the engine is still producing usable thrust. Training is designed around just such a scenario.
Some will disagree of course.