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flag Wildfires in Arizona and Utah create dangerous "fire clouds," complicating efforts and causing evacuations.

flag Wildfires in Arizona and Utah have generated "fire clouds," or pyrocumulus clouds, which create their own erratic weather systems, complicating firefighting efforts. flag These clouds form when hot air rises from the fires, reaching heights of up to 25,000 feet and creating powerful winds and downdrafts that can rapidly spread the fires and endanger firefighters. flag The fires, including the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon's North Rim and the Monroe Canyon Fire in Utah, have burned hundreds of square miles and prompted evacuations and the closure of parts of the Grand Canyon. flag The frequency of these clouds may increase due to climate change, leading to longer fire seasons and extreme weather events.

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