May one wrap oneself in a garment that has caught fire, potentially extinguishing it?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits wrapping oneself in a burning garment without concern for extinguishing it. One authority requires that one not intend to extinguish it. The Rema adds that placing a dish over a candle to prevent a beam from catching fire is also permitted.
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