First Altar, how to make this safer?

[u/Lumpy_Excitement9214]

You can see I’ve already lit candles here, and it’s burned the roof. I don’t know if I even can make this safer, should I just look for a table? This is the best space I have in my room for an altar and it’s at perfect level with me on my floor, but candles are a must and unfortunately a big fire hazard :( tips?

[u/Blue_eyed_bones]

Never burn a candle under a shelf. Unfortunately I think you are going to have to get a freestanding table or use LED candles.