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Fire-generated tornado-like vortex reported during Idaho wildfire

A wildfire in Idaho produced an intense fire-generated vortex described as tornado-like. Such behavior can create rapidly changing hazards for nearby communities and firefighters.

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Extreme fire behavior can accelerate wildfire spread and complicate evacuation and firefighting operations.

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  1. El fuego tomó forma de tornado: impresionante escena durante incendio forestal en Idaho, Estados Unidos ↗semana.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

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