Abstract: A personal fireplace and an associated method of use are described herein. Embodiments of the personal fireplace combine the aesthetically pleasing element of an open flame while removing the necessity of a large and expensive fireplace structure. The fireplace described herein also removes the necessity of residential wood combustion and eliminates the associated health risks. The personal fireplace includes a continuous wall and a base that is integral to and continuous with the wall. The base and wall of the fireplace define a heat-resistant burn chamber that is configured to receive and hold a flammable liquid. The fireplace additionally includes a plurality of supports extending from the base of the fireplace.