Metal, ceramic, and concrete holders that are large, heavy, and encase the incense are generally safer options.
While there are no hard and fast rules or recommendations about exactly how far away you should place your incense from potentially flammable liquids and materials, use your best judgement to place the holder far enough away so that it wouldn’t ignite anything if it fell or blew over. Curtains, clothing, books, and newspapers, for example, are highly flammable and should be kept far away from burning incense. [3] X Research source
Surfaces like concrete and brick are also sturdy and heavy, making it less likely that they will fall over and spill the incense on wood flooring, rug, or carpet.
Incense sticks can also be extinguished by smashing the tip into an astray or on concrete.
Even if you leave for just a minute, it’s possible that the incense holder could overheat and break, causing the burning incense to fall and ignite any nearby flammable materials. Some incense holders also tend to be flimsy and are easily overturned by wind, air conditioning, or by the weight of the burning incense itself.
Most smoke detector manufacturers recommend that you test your device once every month.
There are also several non-combustible, non-burning incense options on the market today. While these may not have the same aroma or properties as burning incense, they are a good substitute if you’re worried about causing an incense fire.
