A closed combustion gas fire (1) comprising a combustion chamber (2) fitted with first closing means (6) comprising a transparent panel (22), by means of which the combustion chamber can be sealed gastight from a space in which the gas fire is disposed, a gas control block with a burner at the bottom of the combustion chamber for burning gas, and second closing means (16) for hiding at least the gas control block at least substantially from view, wherein the second closing means extend along the height of the transparent panel and comprise a transparent portion on the side of the transparent panel that faces away from the combustion chamber.