diff --git a/coreengine/area.c b/coreengine/area.c
index 283e44c..8f65499 100644
--- a/coreengine/area.c
+++ b/coreengine/area.c
@@ -250,6 +250,7 @@ void cArea::Clear(void) {
     if (!init && isBackgroundArea) {
         return;
     }
+    StopBlinkers();
     if (pix) {
         pix->Fill(clrTransparent);
     }