One Oklahoma woman’s night went from relaxing to terrifying in a matter of minutes, and it has left her thinking twice before following her normal nightly routine. What should be a harmless moment of calm is reportedly spiraling into a shocking hazard. One that doesn’t reveal itself until flames are already climbing higher than anyone expects.
Every so often, a normal moment takes a sharp turn into something most people never see coming. That’s exactly what some candle users are now warning about. The latest warning comes from TikTok user @hokiepokieokie, who shared a now-viral clip showing her Bath & Body Works candle engulfed in flames.
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And this wasn’t the usual dancing glow. The entire top surface of the candle, everything except the glass, was blazing like a miniature bonfire. She said she only noticed because she saw an unusual glow down her hallway, sparking fears of how quickly the situation could have turned catastrophic.
The moment comments opened, people began arguing over what went wrong. Several claimed the fire was caused by letting the candle burn too long. Or failing to trim the wick beforehand. Others insisted it was simply “user error,” pointing to standard candle-care guidelines many shoppers overlook.
People Are Shocked — and Nervous
But the Oklahoma woman pushed back, saying the wicks hadn’t been long at all and she had burned the candle the week prior without a single problem. That’s where the story becomes unsettling. Because she’s not alone.
Across social platforms, people have reported similar incidents. Even when they followed proper care steps. One widely repeated theory is that extended burn time can cause too much heat to build inside the candle. Eventually, it makes the wax itself ignite. Bath & Body Works notes factors like wick length, debris in the wax pool, and general burn practices can affect how their candles behave.
“I just bought one last week and everytime I light it ash and sparks fly at me,” one commenter adds.
“Mine have been doing that too!“another shares.
“Brooo I missed getting blown up by like a second like last week!”
“They’re going to end up in a lawsuit,” the OP warns.
Still, seeing a product many use daily turn into a burst of flame has rattled viewers. Commenters expressed surprise, with some admitting they didn’t even know wick-trimming was a thing. Others said their candles have recently behaved the same way. Several users insist a candle should never combust like that, even with imperfect wick care. Leaving them wondering if manufacturing inconsistencies may be at play.
Oklahoma shoppers and candle lovers everywhere may want to take this as a warning. A peaceful glow can turn dangerous in seconds.
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