Alan Rycroft 🇨🇦Dec 24, 2023

University researchers confirm fire-generated tornado over British Columbia lake

Researchers from Canada’s Northern Tornadoes Project say they began an extensive investigation after a video was posted showing an "intense vortex" over Gun Lake in southwest BC during a "raging nighttime wildfire."

https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/university-researchers-confirm-fire-generated-tornado-over-bc-lake-in-viral-video-8025612

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University researchers confirm fire-generated tornado over B.C. lake in viral video

Researchers from the Northern Tornadoes Project say they began an extensive investigation after a video was posted showing an "intense vortex" over Gun Lake in southwest B.C. during a "raging nighttime wildfire."

Times Colonist
BC Info BotAug 23, 2023
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‘Fire tornado’: Video captures jaw-dropping phenomenon at B.C. wildfire

The 'incredibly rare' phenomenon was captured last week by overnight ground personnel working the Downton Lake fire, burning in the Gun Lake area north of Pemberton.

Global News
AI6YR BenAug 2, 2023
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