Why does a tree explode and not burn after lightning strike?

Name: Why does a tree explode and not burn after lightning strike?
Uploaded: 2020-06-24T08:52:38+00:00
Duration: 1 min 23 s
Description: A giant tree struck by lightning Tuesday in Seattle`s Arboretum exploded. Q13 FOX News meteorologist M.J. McDermott explains why.

A giant tree struck by lightning Tuesday in Seattle`s Arboretum exploded. Q13 FOX News meteorologist M.J. McDermott explains why.

Posted June 24, 2020 1:52am PDT