Yes, Dan...
But each fabric panel was laced to the framework individually. That means some lacings were wetter than others and conducted the static electricity better. The ship was coming in inbetween two thunderstorms and was highly charged. But some panels were more charged than others. Bain took a sample of Hindenburg fabric and put it between two electrodes. Then he turned on the juice. Within 3 seconds, the fabric burst into a bright yellow-orange flame and was consumed.
Fascinating.