diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs.dm
index 5680009ec55..df1e190ab51 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs.dm
@@ -151,7 +151,8 @@ LIGHTERS ARE IN LIGHTERS.DM
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/catch_fire()
 	if(!lit)
-		light("<span class='warning'>[src] is lit by the flames!</span>")
+		visible_message("<span class='warning'>[src] is lit by the flames!</span>")
+		light()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/cigarette_lighter_act(mob/living/user, mob/living/target, obj/item/direct_attackby_item)
 	var/obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/cig = ..()