Jul 30, 2026
✦The Times of India
The 'fire-breathing dragon of clouds' over France: When a wildfire creates its own weather
A massive wildfire in France created the country's first recorded fire cloud, a storm formed by heat and smoke. Nasa called it the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds." The fire burned 42,000 hectares, forcing many to leave. Officials said that extreme heat and drought helped these dangerous fires spread across Europe.