Oregon wildfire creates its own weather after growing to nearly 240,000 acres
Briefly

The Durkee fire showed extreme fire behavior creating its own weather system with a pyrocumulus cloud that can generate rain and lightning, potentially causing new fire starts.
Dozens of wildfires, heatwaves, and record-breaking temperatures in western US states intensify fire risks, challenging conditions for firefighters. Similar situations are seen in Canada.
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