Abstract: The invention provides a shield for spaced placement away from and over a fireplace glass plate. During operation of the fireplace, the fireplace glass plate becomes dangerously hot. As the glass plate heats, a pressure gradient is gradually established. Through this mechanism, cooler ambient room air is passively drawn into, through and out of, the spacing between the fireplace glass plate and the shield. The shield remains at a safe temperature to the touch and the ambient temperature of the room is increased. The present invention thus reduces contact burn injuries as well as providing an additional passive heat circulation engine.