Over 200 firefighters were called to tackle a brush fire in Gorman, California on Wednesday (August 10), after the blaze spread over 150 acres.

Soaring temperatures and turbulent winds formed a "firenado" in the flames. "Firenados", also known as "fire devils", are towers of fire that are formed when hot, dry air is mixed with fire.

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