diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index c36d8dd..4597ced 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -200,7 +200,9 @@ minetest.register_node("lightning:dying_flame", {
 
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		minetest.get_node_timer(pos):start(rng:next(20, 40))
-		minetest.after(0.5, fire.on_flame_add_at, pos)
+		if fire and fire.on_flame_add_at then
+			minetest.after(0.5, fire.on_flame_add_at, pos)
+		end
 	end,
 })