Laz's trip back to the lander doesn't seem to give much profit. The only flammable thing inside the wreckage is the fuel - but as far as you can tell, it's radioactive. Lighting it on fire might result in large amounts of fireworks.
MkLear lights another lho and you are quite surprised to see the blaze at the end of the stick turning deeply red instead of a normal, fiery tone.
As you trade opinions, you get to realize that the distant sound ceased. Also, the stench is more tolerable.