I use a headlamp (like for camping/hiking) when I go out and light mine. Once it's lit and running I find the stove puts off enough light and just turn off the lamp and store it on the floor away from the stove.

I have found success with the LUCI solar light strings, I run them around the bottom of the tent on the farthest walls from the stove. It stays cool on the bottom foot, so I have seen no issues with heat.