Like the wand of cold, this is a powerful weapon. Zapping it emits a blast of fire in a straight line that does a bunch of damage to whatever is in its path. Being blasted by a wand of fire also subjects one's flammable items to destruction, as noted with the scroll of fire. This wand is another reason not to zap yourself with unidentified wands.

As it should, the wand of fire will melt ice on the ground and evaporate pools. A wand of fire is also a good way to save yourself when you have been slimed.