{"id":6409,"date":"2022-05-13T18:56:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T01:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housefragrance.com\/?p=6409"},"modified":"2022-05-18T19:32:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T02:32:43","slug":"can-a-candle-in-a-glass-jar-start-a-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housefragrance.com\/can-a-candle-in-a-glass-jar-start-a-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Candle in a Glass Jar Start a Fire? (Quick Facts)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Candles can be decorative, eliminate odors in the home, and even create an atmosphere with subtle lighting. But it\u2019s important to remember that lit candles are open flames. That makes any lit candle a potential fire hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning a candle in a glass jar is probably your safest bet. You don\u2019t have to worry about wax melting onto the surface below. But you still have to be cautious about what\u2019s surrounding the glass jar if you want to prevent a fire. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn how to safely burn candles in a glass jar by following the tips listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Candle Safety Really All That Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The goal of this article is not to alarm you but to bring light to the importance of candle safety.<\/a> Once you\u2019re done reading it, I hope you feel armed with the right information to keep you and your family safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the U.S. Fire Administration<\/a>, “in less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire.”<\/em> That\u2019s how quickly fire can spread.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each day there are at least 20 reports of home fires that are caused by candles<\/a>. Two percent of all home fires are due to candles, leading to deaths, injuries, and property damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning how to safely burn candles can prevent negative events such as these from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It Safe to Burn a Candle in a Glass Jar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, it’s safe to burn a candle that\u2019s in a glass jar because they’re non-flammable and non-porous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Flammable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Glass isn\u2019t combustible, so you don\u2019t have to worry about a glass candle container catching fire. This is why materials like plastic and wood aren\u2019t used as candle containers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unglazed clay, like terracotta, ends up soaking up all the wax, extending the boundaries of the candle. This poses a fire hazard because the entire container becomes combustible. Unlike glass, porous materials such as this literally add fuel to the fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sturdiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You shouldn\u2019t have any problems with the jar itself so long as it has a thick, flat base and sturdy side walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A thick base prevents the surface beneath the lit candle from overheating<\/strong> or the candle from burning too hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want the jar to have a flat bottom so that it won’t tip over, causing the flame to spread. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the side walls of your glass jar are too thin, then it won\u2019t hold high levels of heat. Thin walls can crack if they get too hot.<\/strong> This is why using wine or martini glasses as candle vessels is frowned upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remain Cautious<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even glass made to withstand high heat can crack if in certain conditions. Therefore supervision is equally important.<\/strong> When you’re in the same room as the candle, you’re in a better position to prevent a fire from spreading.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candle Safety Tips to Prevent House Fires <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most effective guard against fires caused by candles is understanding candle safety. This video outlines basic safety tips to follow when lighting candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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