- Title Fire Tornado Rips Through Utah With Smoke Reaching Over 16,000 Feet
- Summary A massive wildfire in Utah transformed into a rare and terrifying spectacle when a tornado merged with the flames, creating a fiery vortex known as a 'fire tornado’. On July 12th, the Utah Bureau of Land Management captured footage of a large fire that had started in San Juan County. The fire tornado had reported winds of up to 120mph, with the plumes of smoke reaching over 16,000 feet. According to reports, the fire had spread through 12,000 acres and had only 7% containment four days after the tornado tore through San Juan. As of July 22nd, the battling of the fire continues with it spreading to 17,000 acres and an increased containment of 30%.
- Credit Utah Bureau of Land Management via ARK Media
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- Footage type Mobile phone
- Filming Location San Juan County, Utah
- Country United States
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Date Posted: 22nd July 2025
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