diff --git a/code/ZAS/Fire.dm b/code/ZAS/Fire.dm
index d26db30a19..501c49ae55 100644
--- a/code/ZAS/Fire.dm
+++ b/code/ZAS/Fire.dm
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ turf/proc/hotspot_expose(exposed_temperature, exposed_volume, soh = 0)
 
 		//if the reaction is progressing too slow then it isn't self-sustaining anymore and burns out
 		if(zone) //be less restrictive with canister and tank reactions
-			if((!liquid_fuel || used_fuel <= FIRE_LIQUD_MIN_BURNRATE) && (!gas_fuel || used_fuel <= FIRE_GAS_MIN_BURNRATE*group_multiplier))
+			if((!liquid_fuel || used_fuel <= FIRE_LIQUD_MIN_BURNRATE) && (!gas_fuel || used_fuel <= FIRE_GAS_MIN_BURNRATE*zone.contents.len))
 				return 0