diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/backup_code_api.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/backup_code_api.lua
index d5b644f73..c7c4ad27c 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/backup_code_api.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api/mob_functions/backup_code_api.lua
@@ -1646,6 +1646,8 @@ local do_env_damage = function(self)
 
 			self.health = self.health - self.lava_damage
 
+			mcl_burning.set_on_fire(self.object, 15)
+
 			effect(pos, 5, "fire_basic_flame.png", nil, nil, 1, nil)
 
 			if check_for_death(self, "lava", {type = "environment",
@@ -1662,6 +1664,8 @@ local do_env_damage = function(self)
 
 			self.health = self.health - self.fire_damage
 
+			mcl_burning.set_on_fire(self.object, 8)
+
 			effect(pos, 5, "fire_basic_flame.png", nil, nil, 1, nil)
 
 			if check_for_death(self, "fire", {type = "environment",