Can lightening cause a fire, even when its raining?

Question

Can lightening cause a fire, even when its raining?

Answer 1

yes because lightning has high power so it can cause a fire even with rain

Answer 2

It can happen,yes.

Answer 3

Yes cause it still hitting an object. If it is during, lets say a hurricain, they fire might be put out quickly, or spread fast from the winds.

Answer 4

of course. it is nearly always raining when there is lightning, and you have heard of fires caused by lightning, correct?

make it a good day

Answer 5

Depends what its striking against, and how big and strong is the lightning itself, like if it was wood, im guessing it would make a fire even if there were showers. but if the showers were really heavy, the story would be different.

Answer 6

Yep, My dad is a fire chief and has been called to many lightning fires even when it is pouring rain....A lot of electric power in a lightning bolt!

Answer 7

Yes.  I have seen this many times out here in the drier west.  Even though it is raining, it takes a little time for some materials to absorb the water, thus fires can and occasionally do get started by lightning.