Fires and tornadoes are not typically associated with one another. That said, when the two do combine, they serve as a terrifying reminder of the power of nature. On July 10, a massive fire broke out in Utah. According to news reports, over 15,000 acres were damaged in about a week’s time. This fire was located within Deer Creek State Park. The fire alone was bad enough but, at some point, a firenado formed.
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This combination of the word “fire” and “tornado” was created to describe exactly what you are imagining: A tornado that is wrapped up with fire. In this instance, it was the fire itself that helped produce the EF-2 tornado. Check out footage of this fiery twister in the video below.
@accuweather A firenado was caught on camera during the Deer Creek Fire in Utah over the weekend. No one was hurt during the phenomenon, but one fire engine sustained damage. The fire has burned more than 10,000 acres and is 0% contained, as of Monday morning. #utah #wildfire #firenado #fire #news #caughtoncamera ♬ original sound – AccuWeather
This massive firenado stuck around for quite some time — about 12 minutes, to be more exact. With wind speeds around 111-126 miles per hour, it was quite significant. While a number of nearby buildings were damaged by the nearly stationary twister, reports show that no one was injured.
Footage of Massive Firenado in Utah Reminds Us That Nature is Hauntingly Beautiful
Footage like this reminds us all of the importance of taking precaution during wildfire outbreaks. In fact, Utah Sen. John Curtis urged residents to stay alert when it comes to warnings that come out of events like this one: “I urge every Utahn to take seriously the fire restrictions currently in place.”
As a number of natural disasters have shown us lately, having a plan for when disaster strikes can be a matter of life and death. Luckily, there are all kinds of simply ways to keep you and your loved ones safe in advance — and you can do so without going to extremes. This helpful video, for example, provides some great tips and is applicable no matter where you live!
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