Abstract: A light having a shielded fixture housing which comprises a tapered reflector a halogen lamp at the narrowed end, a tempered glass shield at the light-emitting end at a selected distance from the halogen bulb, and vents disposed about the fixture to provide an airflow therethrough. Embodiments according to the present invention pass the Underwriters Laboratory “Cheesecloth Test” and provide a light with significantly reduced fire hazard. Further improvements include specifically disposed temperature sensors to interrupt the power to the lamp if the light is accidentally or intentionally misused.