A spinning fire vortex spotted on video Friday among the flames in a raging Pacific Palisades wildfire looks similar to a tornado, but scientists are still examining whether it was a rare fire ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Fire tornadoes, also known as fire whirls, fire devils, or firenadoes, are a rare and dangerous weather phenomenon that can occur during intense wildfires. These swirling columns ...

As if they aren’t already facing enough, firefighters in California also could encounter fire tornadoes — a rare but dangerous phenomenon in which wildfires create their own weather.

In addition to the massive blazes, firefighters in California could also encounter another very dangerous phenomenon, which is a fire tornado. On Jan. 10, one of those terrifying fire tornadoes ...

A Do-Not-Drink Water order was issued for Pasadena and evacuated zones of the Eaton Fire, Pasadena Water and Power announced Wednesday. The alert comes as "debris and elevated turbidity" have ...

15, 2025, in Worcester, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) As if they aren’t already facing enough, firefighters in California also could encounter fire tornadoes — a rare but dangerous phenomenon in ...

water spouts, and tornadoes.” While the Library of Congress’ “Everyday Mysteries” series said “true fire tornadoes are rare and are always associated with extreme fire behavior,” the ...

McKendree University mourns loss of water polo coach in I-44 crash While most fire tornadoes are small and short-lived, they can still intensify the fire’s destruction.In rare cases, fire tornadoes ...

FILE - This image taken from video released by Cal Fire shows a fire tornado over Lake Keswick Estates, on July 26, 2018, near Redding, Calif. (Cal Fire via AP, File) As if they aren’t already facing ...

There's also a deadly phenomenon known as a fire tornado. Numerous wildfires ignited in California after Santa Ana winds exacerbated favorable fire conditions last week. As of Wednesday ...

Aerial firefighters have always been a critical line of defense against raging wildfires. But increasingly extreme blazes and ...

Fire Tornadoes Pose a Threat in California. A Fire Lab Shows How They Work As if they aren’t already facing enough, firefighters in California also could encounter fire tornadoes — a rare but ...