'Fire-Nado': Kuna Firefighters Capture Video of Large Fire Whirl

‘Firenado’ spotted during wildfire

Fire crews battling the Cave Fire in Idaho encountered a massive fire whirl Wednesday near Kuna.

'Fire-nado': Kuna firefighters capture video of large fire whirl

While considered a fire whirl, being a localized spinning column of fire driven by ground heat, it's a sign of erratic fire behavior.

What is a 'firenado'? Kuna firefighters capture dramatic fire whirl during Cave Fire

A firenado is a rotating column of hot air, gases and flames that can develop during an intense fire.They are also commonly called fire whirls or fire devils. Despite the nickname firenado, most are more similar to whirlwinds than traditional tornadoes produced by thunderstorms.How do fire whirls form?According to the Library of Congress, superheated air above a fire can rise rapidly in columns or plumes. As that air rises, it can begin rotating…

Firefighters encounter ‘firenado’ in Idaho wildfire

While battling the Cave Fire near Kuna, Idaho, firefighters encountered a massive fire whirl, commonly known as a “firenado.”