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Had candle burning in bathroom for 2 1/2 hours - smoke alarm went off. I went into bathroom to find candle engulfed in 6 inch flames.

Doused with water to put out but that made the candle explode and flames burst to about 5 feet high. Hot wax burst everywhere which caused 2nd degree burns on my left hand and more minor burns on my right hand, stomach, face and neck.

Bathroom cabinet damaged in two spots and wax all over floor counter and mirror and smoke stains on ceiling and walls. It was a 3 wick Lavendar Chamomile Candle in blue glass and was in one of their metal decorative sleeves.

Monetary Loss: $200.

Location: Los Angeles, California

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Arush Kfc

My BBW candle went up in flames tonight. The exact thing happened to me.

Would not blow out. Water made it worse. My husband put a pan over it to cut the oxygen. Thatโ€™s the only way it went out.

Wax went everywhere when he put water on it. Thankfully my countertops are ok though.

I wrote the company. For the cost of their candles they should be better than this!

Zachary2001 Jvs

When you add extreme cold to extreme heat to glass it will shatter and explode. Same with the other way around. But since the candles are dangerous should be taken off market.

Guest

I canโ€™t believe all these idiots saying never leave a candle unattended. Itโ€™s not like she left the house.

She left the freaking bathroom. People light candles and leave the room all the time.

The problem is the candle bursting into flames on its own before she even put water on it. Yโ€™all are just a bunch of trolls.

Serenity Ngu
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Calling people idiots when you do not know the difference between a difference of opinion and trolling. You are real immature. Mommy needs to first give you a slap across the face, then take away your internet and tell you the real meaning of trolling.

Guest
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So protecting someone's safety is trolling? Seriously you're messed up!

Guest
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If anybody is trolling it is you, not others! Nice try though!

Guest

Wow. Iโ€™m so sorry! I hope they helped you in some way!!

Guest

All I see is pure stupidity. Do not leave candles unattended for starters, this is something you should know as a child.

Two, why are throwing WATER on an OIL candle?

Next time be smart.

Zachary2001 Jvs
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Oil and water do not mix. Extreme cold and extreme heat will shatter glass. Still the candle is dangerous.

Guest

Next time, remember we've all been told NOT TO PUT WATER ON OIL FLAMES! You should have cut your wicks before each burn, and extinguish the flame with the lid.

Guest

The same thing happened to me. I was burning a candle in my bedroom, not even close to water or temperature changes.

It was a new candle with shorter wicks.

It was burning for maybe an hour before I heard a whooshing sound and it was completely engulfed in flames. The wicks hadn't burned down at all and all the wax in the candle was liquid but none of it had burned off it was still there.

I put a pan over it and tossed the thing onto the pavement outside my apartment.

Now my apartment smells like chemicals, burning, and fireside marshmallow...

Guest

candle is not supposed to be used after wax is only 1/2" high

Guest

My daughter lit the 3 wick candle in the bathroom, and took a shower. We thought she put out the candle when we smelled smoke.

We opened the door to find the candle engulfed in flames. I covered it with a metal pan let it cool and put it outside.

We've hand no problem with this candle before.

Why would it burst into flames? I've never seen a candle do this.

Guest

So most of this happened because you're an ***. Sue the scholl system.

Guest
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Haha ! Why donโ€™t u sue the SCHOOL system lol or as u say scholl system

Zachary2001 Jvs
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Maybe she should sue the school system since she cannot spell school.

Guest

So...What's the problem?

Guest

You're not supposed to douse flames with water. And never leave a candle unattended

Guest

... Fire extinguishers have chemicals to cool flames.

You basically doused hot glass In cold and that is why it exploded..

That's basic safety hazard rules. You never should drastically change a glasses temperature.

Guest
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her candle still burst into flames dude

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