Abstract: A burner for burning pulverized fuel, especially pulverized lignite or coal, comprises a combustion chamber 1, and an ignition chamber 2 having an ignition burner 9. A supply line 5 for powder and air for pneumatic conveyance debouches into the ignition chamber 2. Further combustion air may be fed through outflow means 8 into the combustion chamber. To achieve a short flame as well as an improved homogeneity of the distribution of the mixture, the burner includes a distribution pipe 3, the surface of which being provided with a large number of openings 11. The supply line 5 for powder and conveying air terminates into the distribution pipe 3, preferably a rotating movement being imparted to the mixture flowing along the wall of the distribution pipe 3.