Mel Gordon, 31, from Canberra, was one week away from giving birth when she lit a Kmart candle on the shelf above the bassinet she’d bought for her newborn. “I lit the candle, went and did something ...

Within seconds of a Texas woman lighting a brand new candle on her kitchen island, it “began emitting a large, terrifying flame.” Worried that it might damage her home, RickiLynn Gardner tried using ...

Scented candles can explode due to hidden issues. Air pockets in wax build pressure. Overheated glass jars can shatter. Poor wick placement directs heat unevenly. Tunnelling and moisture also cause ...