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Publication Date: July 29, 2026 - 04:00

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You can only see these fire clouds during huge wildfires

July 29, 2026

A huge fire in southwest France has generated the country's first recorded pyrocumulonimbus fire cloud, which are far more common in Canada. Here's why these clouds are special, how they form and how they make wildfires worse.



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Rainstorms are set to begin Sunday morning, dumping 50 to 80 millimetres of rain onto the region, according to Environment Canada, adding that total rainfall amounts could approach 100 millimeters in some areas.
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