Health Canada warns against using rubbing alcohol products to fuel firepots – this can result in serious burn injuries

If using a portable firepot that requires liquid fuel to refuel:Do not use rubbing alcohol, or any other flammable liquid in a container that does not have a flame arrestor. A flame arrestor looks like a screen that is built into the container opening. (see photo below for examples)Other safety tips for portable firepots:Never pour a flammable liquid over a flame. Alcohol-based liquids will burn in a way that makes flames difficult to see, especially when a low amount of the liquid is left in the firepot.Use a snuffer, or something similar, to be sure the fire is out. Make sure the firepot has cooled before refueling.Use firepots on level ground or on a stable, level surface at a safe distance from people and flammable items.Keep pourable fuels tightly capped when not refuelling and away from flames or other objects that can create a spark.Non-refillable gel fuel canisters are a safer alternative to pourable fuels.Related linksAlert: Health Canada warns Canadians of health and safety risks of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain firepots that use pourable fuelsPortable fireplaces, firepots, fondue pots and pourable fuels safety: the risk of flame jetting