diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt
index ae38265b..ee011044 100644
--- a/changelog.txt
+++ b/changelog.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+------------------------------------------------------
+Version 2.2.9
+------------------------------------------------------
+- Fixed stupid NPE in the Furnace Array
+
 ------------------------------------------------------
 Version 2.2.8
 ------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/src/main/java/WayofTime/bloodmagic/alchemyArray/AlchemyArrayEffectFurnaceFuel.java b/src/main/java/WayofTime/bloodmagic/alchemyArray/AlchemyArrayEffectFurnaceFuel.java
index b9f2f51b..c21135ac 100644
--- a/src/main/java/WayofTime/bloodmagic/alchemyArray/AlchemyArrayEffectFurnaceFuel.java
+++ b/src/main/java/WayofTime/bloodmagic/alchemyArray/AlchemyArrayEffectFurnaceFuel.java
@@ -62,6 +62,11 @@ public class AlchemyArrayEffectFurnaceFuel extends AlchemyArrayEffect
                         }
                     }
 
+                    if (sacrifice == null || sacrifice.isDead)
+                    {
+                        return false;
+                    }
+
                     if (addFuelTime(furnaceTile, world, furnacePos, burnTicksAdded))
                     {
                         if (!sacrifice.capabilities.isCreativeMode)