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Fire Creates Its Own Storm | Tulsa News
A wildfire in southwest France went rogue, spawning its own thunderstorm — a rare pyrocumulonimbus cloud fueled by smoke and heat. This self-generated storm not only produced lightning that ignited new fires but also whipped up unpredictable winds, turning the blaze into a chaotic, ever-shifting monster. The fire, which started near Saumos in July, has burned over 420 square kilometers, destroyed 240 homes, and forced 220,000 people to flee. Scientists say this phenomenon, more common in North America and Australia, is becoming a terrifying reality in Europe as climate change fuels hotter…
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