Last New Years Eve (2007/2008)I made a true Swiss fondue..but too much denatured alcohol in the warming base. Midway thru the meal I became hypnotized by a flame climbing up and down the pot and base. At the moment I commented on it to the family my mothers antique lace---pre war Germany!!!!!!!!!!!!!---caught fire. Hubby got the extingisher and put the fire out. Freaked the dogs and kids out....Once all was well I actually started laughing as I knew it would be fouder for years to come!