In this video I recorded my reaction and experience when an old candle that had a layer of dust caught fire after having burned for an hour and a half or so. Before filming I heard the sizzle from another room and started recording to show my roommate. I was in a flight or fight state and didn’t think it through before I poured water on it. The candle flame burst up and then it started bubbling and seeping out the bottom. Adrenaline pumping I wanted to get rid of it immediately in case it was ruining my counter. I picked it up with a towel but as I got to my front door the bottom fell out (off camera) and made a huge mess of wax. I hope others learn from my mistakes!