These were taken a couple days after the fire, I just went looking to see what damage it'd done.
The trees I've seen that have been struck by lightning tend to look a little more exploded. Lol, when I was a kid I set the tree next to the propane tank on fire. Tried to convince my dad that lightning had struck the tree but he wasn't buying it.
I wish somebody was aware of the possible tragedy but it seems like 'fingers crossed and hope it doesn't happen' seems to be the city's plan.
Ha, that's the recipe for old fashioned black powder. If you want some fun hacks for more modern stuff check out TM 31-210.