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Stove safety

Tips for stove safety:

Whatever stove you're using make sure you're in a well-ventilated area. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real danger if you're cooking in a cramped space. A yellow flame indicates that your stove is not burning efficiently - possibly because of a lack of oxygen.
Common multi-fuel stove accidents occur when refilling the fuel bottle. Wait until the stove has cooled before removing the bottle and attempting to refill it. Take both the bottle and spare fuel outside, away from camping gear and other stoves.
Don't stand over the stove when you're lighting the priming pan, as most flare briefly. (Cover the stove with an upturned billy if it flares dangerously.) When cooking make sure the fuel hose is fully extended and the fuel bottle is as far away as possible from the naked flame.
Make sure a large billy doesn't deflect flames back on to your gas canister or fuel bottle. Both containers can handle some heat - but a direct flame may cause an explosion.
Make sure your stove is set up on a stable platform. Alcohol stoves use an open fuel bowl: it can be catastrophic if it tips over. Keep synthetic clothing well clear of the cooking flame - polypropylene can melt on to your skin if it comes in contact with a naked flame.