flame torch 3d model - Procedural Fire Model (3ds max 6 and higher) by JohannesSchloerb

You may apply this shader to almost any other geometry, too, and thereby create a variety of different fire effects.

Included as a bonus is one of my 9000x4500px resolution sky environment maps (also available through TurboSquid)

[January 26 2005 Update: Download links for the necessary freeware plugins have been updated in readme file to make it much easier for you]