House from “Big Fish” movie set destroyed by lightning

House in “Big Fish” destroyed by lightning./Source: Jackson Lake Island

One of the houses that served as a set piece in the 2003 Tim Burton movie “Big Fish” was destroyed by lightning Sunday.

The fire happened on Jackson Lake Island, which is home to the fictitious town of Spectre. The set was abandoned after filming completed, but was later renovated to become a tourist attraction.

It is owned by former Montgomery mayor and U.S. Congressman Bobby Bright and his wife, retired Judge Lynn Bright.

“They were built with temporary material, so for them to be here 20 years later is amazing anyway,” Judge Lynn Bright told WAKA 8. “But it makes us sad to lose any part of it because we know one day, and not too many years from now, it probably will be where people won’t enjoy or know it from the movie — won’t recognize it from the movie.”

The island is also known for its goats, but officials say all of the goats were safely under the church.

The Millbrook Fire Department responded to the incident. No one was injured.