Apparently I need to clarify....I had one candle on in my washroom at 7am as it was pitch black and my daughter had to go to the bathroom...I did not have numerous candles floating around my house causing any sort of dangerous or HAZARDOUS situation, whatsoever! There was lots of light in the house, I have a gas stove so I was able to light it manually and my children and I had a lovely lunch sans dck