In a report, the Bantayan Bureau of Fire Protection said a lightning strike hit the rooftop of the house of vice mayor Antonio Montemar.
Fire investigator Noel Cabrera said the heavy rain and strong lightning bolt burned the house.
Cabrera said the fire quickly ate the house since it is made of light materials, including the roof, which is made of plastic.
He said the fire started around 7:45 in the evening, and contained it at around 9:30 p.m. that same day.(Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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