Ash from Riverside fire spins into towering 'smokenado.' See the video

Video shows a massive “smokenado” over a California wildfire as experts explain how wildfires can create ash devils and fire ...
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Weather gone wild: Could a fire tornado save the ocean?

A 2003 bourbon spill accident in Kentucky that created a 100-foot fire whirl on a lake has inspired scientists to develop a revolutionary ocean cleanup method. Researchers at Texas A&M University, led ...
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‘I don’t want to have a disaster like this ever in my township again.’ Fire chief reflects on EF-3 tornado response

RINGLE, Wis. (WSAW) - One week after an EF-3 tornado hit Ringle, Fire Chief Chris Kielman is sharing what the experience has been like for him and his crew. Kielman said when he first got the call ...
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Did you know wildfires can create their own weather?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wildfires don’t just burn. When they get intense enough, they can generate their own weather. We’re talking tornadoes, powerful wind systems, and even thunderstorms. Meteorologist ...
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Weather Wednesday: What is a fire tornado?

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