diff --git a/src/elements/sprk.c b/src/elements/sprk.c
index 67b813202..0ca666ff5 100644
--- a/src/elements/sprk.c
+++ b/src/elements/sprk.c
@@ -221,9 +221,9 @@ int graphics_SPRK(GRAPHICS_FUNC_ARGS)
 {
 	*firea = 80;
 	
-	*firer = *colr = 170;
-	*fireg = *colg = 200;
-	*fireb = *colb = 220;
+	*firer = 170;
+	*fireg = 200;
+	*fireb = 220;
 	//*pixel_mode |= FIRE_ADD;
 	*pixel_mode |= FIRE_ADD;
 	return 1;