The song became Mauboy's first number-one on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling over 70,000 copies.

[6] Davey Boy of Sputnikmusic compared "Burn" to Mauboy's previous single "Running Back", writing it "is almost as good with its restrained use of electronica combining with a contagious chorus to result in a song which will be just as at home on radio as it is in the clubs.

"[7] Dung Le of Mediasearch found "Burn" more "catchier" than "Running Back" and noted that its R&B grooves and catchy chorus will set "Jessica up well for a big assault in 2009 and a possible overseas release.

[14] In February 2009, "Burn" was removed from most Melbourne contemporary hit radios playlists because of its title and the Victorian bushfires that occurred during the time.

"[14] Program director of 91.5 FM added that: "We have removed several songs from our line-up out of respect for the victims caught up in the tragedy.

[15] After climbing the chart for seven consecutive weeks, "Burn" peaked at number one on 19 January 2009 and became Mauboy's first number-one single in Australia.

[17][18] The music video for "Burn" was directed by Keir McFarlane[19] and filmed at the Sydney Botanical Gardens on 21 November 2008.

[1] The video begins with Mauboy sitting in the driver's seat of a red ferrari and then moves on to sing and dance in front of a bush.

While singing the chorus of the song, Mauboy is seen outdoors with her backup dancers in front of a background of flames.

[25] Mauboy performed the song at the Australia Day Live Concert held at the Parliament House, Canberra on 25 January 2009, dressed in a one piece black short jumpsuit.

[26] On 9 July 2009, Mauboy performed "Burn" at her first 'Live at the Chapel' concert, held at the Paddington Uniting Church in Sydney.

Mauboy also performed the song at the Mbantua Festival, a celebration of Aboriginal Australian culture held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.