VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A rare "firenado" was caught on camera in Central Florida on Monday.
The event happened during a controlled burn in Volusia County.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 'Firenado' in Central Florida
'Firenado' caught on camera in Central Florida
The fire tornado swirled for about one minute before fizzling out, and didn't pose a threat to residents or property.
According to NOAA, a firenado occurs when intense heat from a fire causes air to rise rapidly. That, in turn, creates a vacuum effect that pulls in surrounding air and can result in a spinning updraft.
