diff --git a/src/simulation/elements/PROT.cpp b/src/simulation/elements/PROT.cpp
index 3e6a66112..ff68eb7a0 100644
--- a/src/simulation/elements/PROT.cpp
+++ b/src/simulation/elements/PROT.cpp
@@ -172,8 +172,8 @@ int Element_PROT::graphics(GRAPHICS_FUNC_ARGS)
 {
 	*firea = 20;
 	*firer = 250;
-	*fireg = 128;
-	*fireb = 128;
+	*fireg = 100;
+	*fireb = 100;
 
 	*pixel_mode |= FIRE_ADD;
 	return 1;
diff --git a/src/simulation/elements/VIRS.cpp b/src/simulation/elements/VIRS.cpp
index a4a8800e4..7880a924b 100644
--- a/src/simulation/elements/VIRS.cpp
+++ b/src/simulation/elements/VIRS.cpp
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ int Element_VIRS::update(UPDATE_FUNC_ARGS)
 					return 0;
 				}
 				//soap cures virus
-				else if ((r&0xFF) == PT_SOAP)
+				else if ((r&0xFF) == PT_SOAP || (r&0xFF) == PT_FIRE)
 				{
 					parts[i].pavg[0] += 10;
 					if (!((rndstore&0x7)>>1))