(masterpiece), best quality A fire tornado, or fire whirl, is a rare and dangerous natural event that happens when a fire meets certain conditions, causing a spinning column of air and smoke. It forms when a fire ignites hot air above the ground, causing it to rise rapidly and create a low-pressure area that draws in cooler, surrounding air. This spinning motion creates a tornado-like effect. Fire tornadoes can vary in size, from several meters to tens of meters in diameter, and rotate at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour or more. They appear as a tall, dark column of smoke and flames that spin rapidly, with colors that depend on the material being burned. Fire tornadoes can last for several minutes to hours, depending on the conditions and fuel availability.