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Jul 31, 2026
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What is a fire thunderstorm? How wildfires create these ‘dragon clouds’ in France — and Canada
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What is a fire thunderstorm? How wildfires create these 'dragon clouds' in France — and Canada
What makes them dangerous is what happens underneath: Downdrafts that redirect a fire. Lightning that can start new fires. Hail, embers thrown far ahead and updrafts that threaten firefighting aircraft
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By Mason Kossak
Published Jul 31, 2026
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