Gas fire: gap in front panel

I have a Robinson Willey "sits on the hearth" gas fire similar to this model, but older:

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is a gap between the front perspex/glass panel and the surrounding brass frame. Is this a safety hazard -- will combustion gases escape through here?

Bruce

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