diff --git a/doc/fixes34.1 b/doc/fixes34.1
index cd232324e..e3b572611 100644
--- a/doc/fixes34.1
+++ b/doc/fixes34.1
@@ -359,6 +359,7 @@ grammar in cause of death when killed by slipping while mounting named steed
 ensure `m'enu is still an available traditional menu choice for 
 	menu-upon-request even when there is only one class of object present
 engraving on headstone will appropriately dull your weapon
+certain types of golems should not "catch fire" so adjust the messages
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific Fixes
diff --git a/src/mondata.c b/src/mondata.c
index 887612275..e953bf94e 100644
--- a/src/mondata.c
+++ b/src/mondata.c
@@ -705,6 +705,9 @@ struct attack *mattk;
 {
     return (mptr == &mons[PM_WATER_ELEMENTAL]) ? "boiling" :
 	   (mptr == &mons[PM_FLAMING_SPHERE]) ? "already on fire" :
+	   (mptr == &mons[PM_STONE_GOLEM] || mptr == &mons[PM_CLAY_GOLEM] ||
+	    mptr == &mons[PM_GOLD_GOLEM]) ? "heating up" :
+	   (mptr == &mons[PM_GLASS_GOLEM]) ? "getting soft" :
 	   (mattk->aatyp == AT_HUGS) ? "being roasted" : "on fire";
 }