diff --git a/mods/fire/init.lua b/mods/fire/init.lua
index bee487a5..b1b9284b 100644
--- a/mods/fire/init.lua
+++ b/mods/fire/init.lua
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ minetest.register_node("fire:basic_flame", {
 	},
 	inventory_image = "fire_basic_flame.png",
 	paramtype = "light",
-	light_source = 14,
+	light_source = 13,
 	walkable = false,
 	buildable_to = true,
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ minetest.register_node("fire:permanent_flame", {
 	},
 	inventory_image = "fire_basic_flame.png",
 	paramtype = "light",
-	light_source = 14,
+	light_source = 13,
 	walkable = false,
 	buildable_to = true,
 	sunlight_propagates = true,