diff --git a/GameVersion.cpp b/GameVersion.cpp
index f59109119..f1d659796 100644
--- a/GameVersion.cpp
+++ b/GameVersion.cpp
@@ -23,12 +23,12 @@ INT16		zVersionLabel[256]		= { L"Beta v. 0.98" };
 #else
 
 	//RELEASE BUILD VERSION 
-	INT16		zVersionLabel[256]		= { L"Release v1.13.449" };
+	INT16		zVersionLabel[256]		= { L"Release v1.13.453" };
 
 
 #endif
 
-INT8		czVersionNumber[16]	= { "Build 06.08.16" };
+INT8		czVersionNumber[16]	= { "Build 06.08.17" };
 INT16		zTrackingNumber[16]	= { L"Z" };
 	
 
diff --git a/TileEngine/physics.cpp b/TileEngine/physics.cpp
index 0f7a0161b..1e704e2f3 100644
--- a/TileEngine/physics.cpp
+++ b/TileEngine/physics.cpp
@@ -2512,7 +2512,7 @@ DebugMsg(TOPIC_JA2,DBG_LEVEL_3,String("physics.cpp line 2337"));
 		if ( Item[pObject->Obj.usItem].flare )
 		{
 			//if the light object will ber created OFF the ground
-			if( pObject->Position.z > 0 )
+			if( pObject->Position.z > 0 && FindBuilding(pObject->sGridNo) )
 			{
 				//we cannot create the light source above the ground, or on a roof.  The system doesnt support it.
 				AddItemToPool( pObject->sGridNo, &( pObject->Obj ), 1, 1, 0, -1 );