Index: src/game/g_buildable.c
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--- src/game/g_buildable.c	(revision 864)
+++ src/game/g_buildable.c	(working copy)
@@ -1258,6 +1258,7 @@
   self->timestamp = level.time;
   self->think = ASpawn_Melt;
   self->nextthink = level.time + 500; //wait .5 seconds before damaging others
+  self->die = nullDieFunction;
 
   //if the hovel is occupied free the occupant
   if( self->active )