What do you need to make a fire tornado?

A fire tornado (also called a firenado or fire swirl) is a rare but destructive weather phenomenon that occurs when flames from a fire rise rapidly and create a swirling column of hot, burning gases. Fire tornadoes can be extremely powerful and are often associated with wildfires, volcanic eruptions, and other large-scale fires.

For a fire tornado to form, three main conditions are required:

Strong upward currents: This can be caused by rising hot air from a fire, updrafts from thunderstorms, or other forms of atmospheric instability.

Vorticity: This refers to the spinning motion of the air. It can be created by the interaction between the rising hot air and the surrounding cooler air, or by the rotation of the storm that is driving the fire.

Fuel: The fire needs a source of fuel in order to generate the heat that drives the fire tornado. This fuel can be anything from trees and vegetation to buildings and vehicles.

When all of these conditions are present, a fire tornado can form. It typically starts as a small vortex of hot air that rises rapidly. As the vortex grows stronger, it can become entangled with the surrounding winds and take on the appearance of a rotating funnel cloud. As it continues to rise and spin, it draws in more heat and fuel, causing the fire tornado to grow in size and strength.

Fire tornadoes can cause significant damage, as they can spread embers over large distances, potentially starting new fires. They can also lift objects into the air, including cars and small buildings. In some cases, fire tornadoes have even been known to cause fatalities.