Summary
- Researchers at Western University are investigating whether tornadoes may have contributed to the damage caused by a wildfire in Jasper National Park.
- The Northern Tornadoes Project surveyed the destruction and is trying to confirm if fire tornadoes touched down during the wildfire.
- It could take months to determine if tornadoes were involved, but initial findings suggest a rotating column of air was present at the surface.
- Learning more about fire tornadoes is crucial due to the potential for more intense wildfires with climate change.