A standard incandescent bulb operates at about 260 degrees F. A halogen bulb can reach temperatures of up to 970 degrees F. If a flammable material comes in co

A standard incandescent bulb operates at about 260 degrees F. A halogen bulb can reach temperatures of up to 970 degrees F. If a flammable material comes in contact with a halogen lamp, you're facing a much higher fire risk. There's a reason some companies and college campuses have banned halogens for safety purposes: http://reslife.tamu.edu/safety/halogen.asp http://reslife.tamu.edu/safety/halogen.asp