Fire whirls, often referred to as fire tornadoes, are fascinating phenomena that occur when flames and hot gases rise rapidly, creating a rotating column of fire. These whirls can significantly ...

The video shows a pair of fire whirls from the Remington Fire, which began in August 2024 and burned through parts of Wyoming and Montana.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A researcher describes the destructive power of the fires in Los Angeles, particularly the formation of fire ...

Extraordinary phenomena accompany this catastrophe. A swirling column of flames was captured on video, and this "fire whirl" is circulating on social media. The city is battling powerful fires ...

Fire whirl, fire devil, fire tornado or even firenado — scientists, firefighters and regular folks use multiple terms to describe similar phenomena, and they don’t always agree on what’s what.

A look at fire tornadoes: What is a fire tornado? Fire whirl, fire devil, fire tornado or even firenado — scientists, firefighters and regular folks use multiple terms to describe similar phenom ...

A controlled fire whirl burns during a test in the department of Fire Protection Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, speaks to a reporter, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Worcester ...

Fire whirl, fire devil, fire tornado or even firenado – scientists, firefighters and regular folks use multiple terms to describe similar phenomena, and they don’t always agree on what’s what.

Fire whirl, fire devil, fire tornado or even firenado — scientists, firefighters and regular folks use multiple terms to describe similar phenomena, and they don’t always agree on what’s what.

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 ...