Grand Canyon fire is so hot it's creating its own weather system
The Dragon Bravo fire is the largest wildfire in the continental US this year, having consumed 111,000 acres and destroyed a historic lodge.
The anvil-shaped fire clouds, visible for hundreds of miles, can create dangerous downdrafts, spread fires rapidly, and trigger thunderstorms, posing significant risks to firefighters.
Experts suggest that the increasing frequency of these fire clouds is linked to climate change, which contributes to longer fire seasons, drought conditions, and extreme weather events.
Extreme temperatures and strong winds are continuing to fuel the blazes, hindering containment efforts and leading to conditions described as "terrible" by Utah's governor.
'Fire clouds' springing up around the Grand Canyon
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