Abstract: A burner includes a container provided with a first opening defined for receiving therein alcohol and absorbent securely received in the container to provide stability to the alcohol, a tracking on top of the container and having side walls separated from the side walls of the container so as to compensate deformation of the tracking plate, a sliding plate slidably received on top of the bottom bracket to selectively close the second opening of the tracking plate; and a top plate securely mounted on top of the container to secure the tracking plate and having a third opening in communication with the first opening of the container and the second opening of the tracking plate.