When an electrical outlet actually catches fire, your immediate priority must be emergency safety and fire suppression before attempting any repairs. First, immediately shut off the electrical power supply to that specific room by flipping the corresponding circuit breaker at your main service panel, provided you can reach it safely without endangering yourself. Second, if flames persist, use a Class C fire extinguisher to put out the fire; never throw water on an electrical fire. Third, once the area is completely cool and power is confirmed dead with a non-contact voltage tester, unscrew the burnt receptacle and inspect the melted wall box. You can troubleshoot fire damage safely. You can verify that your corrective action is successful when installing a brand-new junction box, fresh wiring with stripped ends, and a tamper-resistant receptacle restores safe, code-compliant power delivery.
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