diff --git a/brasier.lua b/brasier.lua
index 7e5547f..af93dd4 100644
--- a/brasier.lua
+++ b/brasier.lua
@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@ local brasier_burn = function(pos)
 	if timer:is_started() and node_above.name == "fire:permanent_flame" then return end
 
 	local inv = minetest.get_inventory({type="node", pos=pos})
+	if not inv then return end -- Stop nodetimer
+
 	local item = inv:get_stack("fuel", 1)
 	local fuel_burned = minetest.get_craft_result({method="fuel", width=1, items={item:peek_item(1)}}).time