diff --git a/src/elements/newgraphics.c b/src/elements/newgraphics.c
index 06bc74e4c..da3cb26e8 100644
--- a/src/elements/newgraphics.c
+++ b/src/elements/newgraphics.c
@@ -518,8 +518,13 @@ int graphics_BRCK(GRAPHICS_FUNC_ARGS)
 {
 	if (cpart->tmp == 1)
 	{
-		*pixel_mode |= PMODE_GLOW;
-		*colb += 100;
+        *pixel_mode |= FIRE_ADD;
+        *colb += 100;
+
+        *firea = 40;
+        *firer = *colr;
+        *fireg = *colg;
+        *fireb = *colb;
 	}
 	return 0;
 }