diff --git a/3d_armor/init.lua b/3d_armor/init.lua
index 8ad6722..6465555 100644
--- a/3d_armor/init.lua
+++ b/3d_armor/init.lua
@@ -478,6 +478,13 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 end)
 
 if armor.config.fire_protect == true then
+
+	-- make torches hurt
+	minetest.override_item("default:torch", {damage_per_second = 1})
+	minetest.override_item("default:torch_wall", {damage_per_second = 1})
+	minetest.override_item("default:torch_ceiling", {damage_per_second = 1})
+
+	-- check player damage for any hot nodes we may be protected against
 	minetest.register_on_player_hpchange(function(player, hp_change, reason)
 
 		if reason.type == "node_damage" and reason.node then