Pyrocumulonimbus: France-Spain wildfires are creating rare 'fire clouds' that spark their own lightning

Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud Formation: Fierce wildfires in southwest France generated towering storm clouds, a phenomenon called pyrocumulonimbus. These fire clouds gain energy from burning material, unlike normal thunderstorms. They create unpredictable winds and lightning, posing new dangers for firefighters. Such storms can inject smoke high into the atmosphere, affecting global air quality. Climate change is increasing the frequency of these extreme fire-generated weather events.