Playing with fire

When fire and wind mix, a "fire tornado" can happen. A "fire tornado" looks like a big spinning fire. It is rare. This happened in Los Angeles during the Palisades Fire.

The fire started in a neighborhood near Santa Monica. Strong winds and dry weather made the fire hard to stop. Many people had to leave their homes. Some houses were destroyed.

A "fire tornado" is like a vortex. Hot air goes up, and a small breeze makes it spin. It is like when water spins down a drain.

This fire destroyed 10,000 properties. More than 100,000 people had to leave. Sadly, there were 11 deaths. It is a tragedy for many families.

Even some celebrities lost their homes. We must learn how to keep people safe and help each other after a disaster.