diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index cc77de9..2044cb0 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ minetest.register_node("lightning:dying_flame", {
 	buildable_to = true,
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	damage_per_second = 4,
-	groups = {dig_immediate = 3},
+	groups = {dig_immediate = 3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	on_timer = function(pos)
 		minetest.remove_node(pos)
 	end,