玄 (xuán) on the right supplies the sound — initial preserved, rime drifted slightly with tone shift to fourth tone (xuàn). Same phonetic powers
弦 (bowstring),
眩 (dizzy),
铉 (cauldron-handle). The dark-mystery flavour of
玄 contrasts beautifully with
火's blaze: dazzling brilliance arises against a dark backdrop.