Wildfire north of Vila Real, Portugal forms towering ‘smokenado’ | USA TODAY

A towering smokenado formed over mountains north of Vila Real, Portugal as responders tackled a wildfire. RELATED: Two tornadoes touch down on either side of the highway https://bit.ly/3CvN8f3 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and…

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Mariposa firefighters work to contain Oak Fire in California | USA TODAY

Drought, dry, hot weather, strong winds and low humidity are factors that have caused the Oak Fire to spread, according to Cal Fire. RELATED: Donkey runs to owner after surviving wildfire https://bit.ly/3z5qgQb A wildfire that erupted Friday is spreading quickly,…

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Deadly wildfires are being fed by wind, dry conditions in New Mexico | USA TODAY

Wind-driven wildfires roaring through southern New Mexico have killed at least two and destroyed more than 200 residences. RELATED: Wildfires: The science inside the flames https://bit.ly/3JMLt4L The remains of a New Mexico couple were found near their burned home as…

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Boulder wildfire prompts over 19,000 evacuations | USA TODAY

The NCAR fire prompted 19,400 evacuations over the weekend but have since been lifted as firefighters battle the blaze. RELATED: Kansas state trooper avoids being struck by a semitruck https://bit.ly/3NsJF3S Fire crews gained ground Sunday on a fast-moving wildfire that…

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