An electric fire configured to provide a simulated fire effect in response to activation of at least one light source. The fire including a battery which is useable to provide power to the at least one light source. The fire having a chassis providing a mount for the light source and a screen for displaying the fire effects and wherein the simulated fire effect is a flame effect and the screen displays flames in response to the light source output. The battery is a rechargeable battery. The fire includes a power connector which may be used to provide for a recharging of the battery such that the fire can be used independently of a mains power supply.
