Abstract: An ignition device, particularly for forming embers for barbecues, ovens and the like, which has a supporting structure that defines a container body that is adapted to contain carbon-based fuel blocks, and at least one ignition region, which is arranged proximate to the carbon-based fuel blocks and is adapted to accommodate means of ignition of at least one of the carbon-based fuel blocks, the device further comprising air conveyance means which are associated with the container body and are functionally connected to air blower means for the forced oxygenation of the carbon-based fuel block that is already ignited, by way of the conveyance of a fluid stream of air in the direction thereof through the container body, with consequent cascade ignition of the other carbon-based fuel blocks that are adjacent to the carbon-based fuel block that is already ignited.