Best Fireplace Lighter (2026): 5 Picks Compared

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Specifications are manufacturer rated as listed, collected 22 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Woodlot Score weighs performance, build, value, safety and warranty. For lighters, safety means stated safety features such as child resistance; only the BIC lists a child-resistant feature, so the other 4 publish a safety score of 0. Only the Kissycat states a warranty term (12 months), so the other 4 publish a warranty score of 0. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.

Buying guide: choosing the best fireplace lighter

Start with how you will use it. A fireplace that burns every night in winter needs a different lighter than a fire pit that is lit only occasionally. The sections below cover reach, flame, fuel, refillability and safety in that order; each one narrows the field.

Wand length and neck style

Storage matters too. The V 1985.5.10 has a hanging hole in the handle, so it can hang on a hook by the hearth. The 24 in Mango Kingdom wands need a long drawer or a tall holder. The shorter Kissycat and BIC wands fit a standard kitchen drawer.

Reach is the first thing to compare. The BIC wand is 14.38 in long, the Kissycat is 10.5 in, the V 1985.5.10 torch is 11.3 in, and the Mango Kingdom wands are 24 in. A longer wand keeps fingers further from the flame when lighting a deep firebox. Neck style matters too: the V 1985.5.10 has a 360-degree flexible long neck that bends to any angle, the Click-n-Flame has an extended flexible shaft, and the Kissycat pack mixes 2 straight wands with 2 flexible wands. Pair the lighter with the right poker; see our best fireplace poker for a large fireplace guide.

Flame type and wind

The 5 picks split into soft-flame wands and one torch. The V 1985.5.10 is a jet flame torch with a windproof design, built for outdoor use where a soft flame would blow out. The Click-n-Flame and Kissycat are wind resistant utility lighters, a middle ground for fire pits and breezy rooms. The BIC and Mango Kingdom are plain soft-flame wands for indoor fireplaces. A torch flame is hotter and narrower, so it lights kindling fast but can scorch a fireplace screen if held too close; see our best fireplace screen for a wide hearth guide for screen options.

For lighting a wood fire, a soft flame works fine: hold it to the dry kindling until it catches, then build the fire up around it. For a gas log lighter, a torch flame reaches the burner faster in a drafty firebox. hold it to the kindling until it catches. For a gas log lighter, a torch flame reaches the burner faster in a drafty firebox. The V 1985.5.10’s adjustable flame height lets you dial it down for candles and up for kindling; the Kissycat’s adjustable flame does the same for its soft flame.

Butane, LPG or solid fuel

The BIC and Kissycat run on butane; the Kissycat is refillable and the BIC is disposable. The Click-n-Flame and the V 1985.5.10 run on liquefied petroleum gas; the V 1985.5.10 is refillable. The Mango Kingdom lists solid fuel. Butane and LPG both suit indoor fireplaces; the refillable models need a butane canister on hand, while the multi-packs need nothing but a drawer. The Mango Kingdom’s solid fuel is unusual for a utility lighter, and its listing explains nothing about how it works.

Refillable or disposable

The Kissycat and the V 1985.5.10 are refillable: both take butane, the Kissycat has a transparent gas tank, and the V 1985.5.10 has a visible fuel window so you can see when a refill is due. The BIC and Click-n-Flame packs are disposable multi-packs: 4 lighters ready to go, no refills to buy. The Mango Kingdom listing states solid fuel, not butane or LPG. Refillable costs less over time but needs butane on hand; a multi-pack spreads the risk of one lighter dying mid-season.

For a fireplace that burns every night in winter, a refillable lighter plus a spare butane canister is the steady setup. For a fireplace used daily in the cold months, a 4-pack of disposables means a dead lighter is a quick swap. The V 1985.5.10’s visible fuel window and the Kissycat’s transparent tank remove the guesswork of when to refill.

Safety features

Only the BIC lists a child-resistant safety feature, with a long durable metal wand that keeps fingers away from the flame; the maker also states that every lighter passes 50 automatic quality checks. The Kissycat has a safety lock against accidental ignition and a heat-resistant body. The V 1985.5.10 has a hanging hole in the handle for storage away from the hearth. Keep any lighter where children cannot reach it, and store butane refills away from the fireplace. A spark screen adds a second layer of safety; see our best fireplace bellows for a fire pit guide.

The child-resistant feature on the BIC is the strongest stated safety feature in the comparison. The Kissycat’s safety lock and the V 1985.5.10’s hanging hole are useful but secondary: a lock only helps if it is engaged, and a hanging hole only helps if the lighter is hung up. Whatever you buy, keep lighters out of children’s reach and never leave a lighter on the hearth where heat can reach it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you light a gas fireplace with a lighter?

A long utility lighter can light the pilot or the burner of a gas fireplace, since its wand reaches past the glass and into the firebox. Follow the fireplace maker’s own lighting instructions, and never reach into a fireplace that is still hot from use.

How do you use a fireplace lighter?

Extend the wand, point the flame at the kindling or the burner, and press the trigger or button. The flexible-neck models, such as the V 1985.5.10 with its 360-degree neck, bend to reach awkward spots inside a deep firebox.

What is a log lighter fireplace?

A log lighter is a gas burner pipe set under the wood in a fireplace; it lights the logs with a gas flame so the fire starts fast. A long lighter reaches the burner valve or the kindling around it.

Are refillable butane lighters better than disposables?

Refillable lighters, like the Kissycat and the V 1985.5.10, can be refilled with butane and reused for years; the V 1985.5.10 even has a visible fuel window. Disposable multi-packs, like the BIC and Click-n-Flame 4-packs, need no refills and give you spares for every room.

How long a wand does a fireplace lighter need?

The picks run from 10.5 in (Kissycat) to 24 in (Mango Kingdom), with the BIC at 14.38 in and the V 1985.5.10 at 11.3 in. A longer wand suits a deep firebox; a shorter one is easier to store.

Do any of these lighters state a warranty?

Only the Kissycat states one: 12 months promised limited warranty. The other 4 listings state no warranty term, so all 4 publish a warranty score of 0.

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