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Huge 'firenado' forms over Utah wildfire
A large vortex or "firenado" formed over the Deer Creek Fire in San Juan County, Utah – near the state’s border with Colorado – on Saturday, July 12, officials said. (Credit: BLM/Jason Kirks via Storyful)
A large vortex or "firenado" formed over the Deer Creek Fire in San Juan County, Utah over the weekend, officials said.
Deer Creek Fire
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Dramatic footage from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) showed flames from the fire being sucked up into a dense, swirling cloud of black smoke.
The "uncommon" event "stirred flames high into the air" and damaged a fire truck that had to be taken away for repairs, according to fire officials.
A large vortex or "firenado" formed over the Deer Creek Fire in San Juan County, Utah – near the state’s border with Colorado – on Saturday, July 12. (Credit: BLM/Jason Kirks via Storyful)
What we know:
The wildfire was discovered on July 10 and grew to more than 11,000 acres by July 14 with 7% containment, according to the Utah Fire Information website.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is unknown as of this report.
The Source: Information for this story was taken from the Utah Fire Information website. Storyful contributed. This story was reported from San Jose.