diff --git a/mods/fire/init.lua b/mods/fire/init.lua
index 61626d2f..4ce9f6a7 100644
--- a/mods/fire/init.lua
+++ b/mods/fire/init.lua
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ minetest.register_node("fire:basic_flame", {
 	walkable = false,
 	buildable_to = true,
 	damage_per_second = 4,
-	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	
 	after_place_node = function(pos, placer)
 		fire.on_flame_add_at(pos)