Electric fires are the safest type of fire to have in your home. Gas fires can be dangerous if not installed properly and always have to be installed by a Gas safe registered installer. Log burners have real flames, which can cause house fires if you mishandle the burner. Generally, all fires are safe if the proper precautions are taken, and all fires can be dangerous if mishandled. So, even with electric fires, you need to use them in the suggested manner otherwise injuries or damage could occur.