A huge cannon which shoots balls of fire does not sound the like safest thing to be playing with in your garden. But that is exactly what two keen scientist have made, using off-the-shelf materials.

The Lake fire exhibited extreme and alarming behavior as it exploded in size in the Lake Hughes area Wednesday, at one point forming a tornado-like flaming vortex.

California wildfires are creating their own weather, including the firenado. With winds strong enough to tear roofs off houses, these whirling menaces can be devastating.

Wildfires spreading across California are creating their own weather, including the firenado. With winds strong enough to tear roofs off houses, these whirling flames can be devastating.