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Soaring temperatures and turbulent winds formed a "firenado" during a brush fire in Gorman, CA, on Wednesday.
Global News reported that more than 200 firefighters responded to the blaze after it spread to more than 150 acres.
"Firenados," also known as "fire devils," are towers of fire that are formed when hot, dry air is mixed with fire.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, no structures in the area were immediately threatened.
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