A raging wildfire has broken out in the nearby forest. Endless billows of smoke are blackening the sky. But you notice something strange happening. The clouds of smoke start to rapidly spin and churn.

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Recent video seems to show a large fire tornado rolling through a field in White County.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A dramatic video from Eastern Oregon has captured widespread attention online, showing a massive spinning column of flames and ...

The rate of oil spills occurring has been reducing over the decades but they still happen too frequently. The consequences can be dire, especially for larger events, most notably in recent history was ...

We often think about weather controlling wildfires: dry air, heat, wind and lightning help determine when fires start and how quickly they spread. However, once a wildfire becomes intense enough, the ...

A researcher describes the destructive power of the fires in Los Angeles, particularly the formation of fire tornadoes or fire whirls that can reach very high wind speeds.

Fire tornadoes are rare, but interest was reinvigorated by a video that went viral of one in Orange City, Florida, which is ...

Europe's record-breaking hot and dry summer is fuelling major wildfires, with France and Greece among the countries battling large blazes. Scientists say some of these fires are producing an unusual ...

Be the first to know, sign up for our newsletter, absolutely free of course. We often think about weather controlling wildfires: Dry air, heat, wind and lightning determine when fires start and how ...