There are five major wildfires burning in Wyoming, and many smaller fires are not yet 100% under control. In total, about 270,000 acres are burning. Here is a video of some of the “fire nados” caught on video.
House draw fire: Johnson County
Approximate area burned: 165,000 acres
Flat stone fire: Campbell County
Approximate area burned: 45,000 acres
Constitution Fire: Campbell County
Approximate area burned: 20,000 acres
Remington Fire: Sheridan County/Southern Montana
Approximate area burned: 185,000 acres, of which 30,000 in Wyoming
What is a fire nado?
A “fire nado” is a whirlwind caused by a fire, often consisting (at least in part) of flames or ash. These begin with a wind vortex, often visible through smoke, and can occur when intense rising heat and turbulent wind conditions combine to form swirling vortices of air. These vortices can contract into a tornado-like vortex that draws in debris and flammable gases.
Actual Laws in Wyoming That Are Completely Insane
Like all states in the US, Wyoming has its own laws. If you dig deep into the Wyoming law book, you will find some really obscure laws that you probably didn’t even know existed.
Wyoming’s deepest lake – Fremont Lake
