I've been using this gel fuel for several years now & I love it. It snaps & pops like a wood fire & does put off some heat. I always wanted a fireplace in the kitchen & with a gel fuel wall fireplace & some cans of fuel, I finally got my wish. You can easily snuff it out with the lid & light it again later IF the gel level hasn't gotten too low. BUT, once the gel gets pretty low in the can you might as well let it burn out cause odds are it will not re-light. Love it. I order another case every year!