Turn Off Fire Spread
Stop fire from spreading to nearby blocks
✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026Stops fire from spreading to adjacent blocks and burning out naturally. Existing fires stay where they are but won't grow or jump to neighboring blocks. Useful for safe lava use in builds or containing accidental fires. Reverse with /gamerule doFireTick true.
/gamerule doFireTick false26 characters
- Java: yes
- Bedrock: yes
- Command block: yes
- Needs cheats / OP: yes
How to use
- Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
- Paste the command and press Enter.
- Fire can no longer spread; existing fires won't propagate or burn out.
- Run /gamerule doFireTick true to restore normal fire behavior.
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