diff --git a/src/lagrangian/intermediate/parcels/Templates/ReactingMultiphaseParcel/ReactingMultiphaseParcel.C b/src/lagrangian/intermediate/parcels/Templates/ReactingMultiphaseParcel/ReactingMultiphaseParcel.C
index 8977ada27..0f7ad0f01 100644
--- a/src/lagrangian/intermediate/parcels/Templates/ReactingMultiphaseParcel/ReactingMultiphaseParcel.C
+++ b/src/lagrangian/intermediate/parcels/Templates/ReactingMultiphaseParcel/ReactingMultiphaseParcel.C
@@ -520,6 +520,10 @@ void Foam::ReactingMultiphaseParcel<ParcelType>::calcDevolatilisation
     // Check that model is active
     if (!cloud.devolatilisation().active())
     {
+        if (canCombust != -1)
+        {
+            canCombust = 1;
+        }
         return;
     }