diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 7c71ead..c14c96e 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -187,20 +187,15 @@ minetest.register_node("lightning:dying_flame", {
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	damage_per_second = 4,
 	groups = {dig_immediate = 3},
+	on_timer = function(pos)
+		minetest.remove_node(pos)
+	end,
 	drop = "",
 
 	on_construct = function(pos)
-		minetest.after(0, fire.on_flame_add_at, pos)
-		minetest.after(rng:next(20, 40), minetest.remove_node, pos)
+		minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(rng:next(20, 40))
+		minetest.after(0.5, fire.on_flame_add_at, pos)
 	end,
-
-	on_destruct = function(pos)
-		minetest.after(0, fire.on_flame_remove_at, pos)
-		minetest.after(rng:next(20, 40), minetest.remove_node, pos)
-	end,
-
-	on_blast = function()
-	end, -- unaffected by explosions
 })