The phenomenon is sometimes labeled a fire tornado, firenado, fire swirl, or fire twister, but these terms usually refer to a separate phenomenon where a fire has such intensity that it generates an actual …

Aug 4, 2023 · A firenado (also known as a fire whirl or fire twister) is a tightly rotating column of air, with a burning interior — giving the appearance of a thin vortex made of orange flames.

Sep 29, 2025 · What is a Firenado, Really? The word “firenado” isn’t technically a meteorological term—it’s a catchy portmanteau of fire and tornado that’s taken off in public and media conversations.

Aug 23, 2025 · Firenados, or fire tornadoes, are not your everyday weather occurrence. They are intense and rare phenomena that occur during wildfires, creating a stunning yet terrifying spectacle. …

Aug 29, 2025 · A firenado, an uncommon phenomenon, is characterized by a swirling column of flame and smoke. Also known as fire whirls or fire devils, these events emerge from intense blazes. Their …

May 15, 2014 · What a Firenado Is and How It Happens Striking phenomenon can happen during wildfires like in California.

Sep 20, 2024 · Firewhirls turn and burn. They are rapidly spinning vortices that form when air superheated by an intense wildfire rises rapidly, consolidating low-level spin from winds converging …

May 28, 2025 · These swirling columns of flame, sometimes called fire devils, firenadoes, fire swirls, or fire tornadoes, are among the most extreme and dangerous wildfire phenomena on Earth. While …

Jul 18, 2025 · A "firenado," a large wildfire caught up in a swift tornado, was spotted in eastern Utah, near the Colorado border, last weekend. The fire-induced tornado developed within the Deer Creek …

Jan 13, 2025 · First of all, it's not really a tornado. It's more of a dust devil. So, the wildfire emits tons of heat and as this wildfire spreads, it encounters areas of low pressure. As the hot air rises, low …