This article is one of many reguarding the dangers of gel fire buring pots and candles. This was an incidence that hit a little too close to home for me as this one was my uncle who was severely burned by a gel burning fire pot at a party.
State Fire Marshal Issues Warning Over Fire Pots - Des Moines News Story - KCCI Des Moines
If you have Gel fire sources please get rid of them now before they cause a loved one to be in this much danger.