in minecraft do torches burn out?

Answer 1

they currently dont now but desiner notch has said they are planned to in the future

Answer 2

just a little more reference http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Torch

Answer 3

But now , we aren't so sure, becouse with 1.5 there will be rain , which can put torches out.

Answer 4

No torches work forever until Notch changes it