diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
index 7fc8ebf8abc..f259889aee3 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
@@ -171,7 +171,9 @@
 		qdel(src)
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/fueltank/fire_act(datum/gas_mixture/air, temperature, volume)
-	if(temperature > T0C+500)
+	if (modded)
+		explode()
+	else if (temperature > T0C+500)
 		explode()
 	return ..()