diff --git a/depends.txt b/depends.txt
index 70715c7..8f383eb 100644
--- a/depends.txt
+++ b/depends.txt
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 default
-fire
+fire?
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 2044cb0..4f58a8a 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ lightning.strike = function(pos)
 				return
 			end
 			-- very rarely, potentially cause a fire
-			if rng:next(1,1000) == 1 then
+			if fire and rng:next(1,1000) == 1 then
 				minetest.set_node(pos2, {name = "fire:basic_flame"})
 			else
 				minetest.set_node(pos2, {name = "lightning:dying_flame"})