Fire Whirls (Firenadoes)

Fire whirls, commonly called "firenadoes," are rare and dramatic weather phenomena that occur when intense heat and turbulent winds combine to form a spinning vortex of flame. These whirling columns of fire can reach over 1,000°C and stretch hundreds of feet high, often appearing during wildfires or urban fires. Part tornado, part wildfire, fire whirls are unpredictable and extremely dangerous, capable of lifting burning debris over long distances. Scientists study them to better understand extreme fire behavior and improve wildfire safety measures. Their mesmerizing yet destructive nature makes them one of nature's most awe-inspiring atmospheric anomalies.