Back in the early 70s, we were taught to dive in the
event of an engine fire.
Second [reason] was that it was the closest way to the ground,
and you need to get there NOW.

Another quick way down is to pull back the power and hold the yoke full
back (controlling bank with the rudders). This takes you down in a
stall, with not much forward speed. Depending on where the fire is, I
speculate that it might be better to have the relative wind blowing from
below than in front.

Jose
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