Thus far, Colorado has been fortunate with relatively few large wildfires. The one notable exception is the Beaver Creek Fire where a firefighter recently captured video of a ‘firenado.’

Also called a fire whirl, a firenado occurs when the rising heat from the blaze meets whirling winds.  The effect and appearance is much like a tornado – but made of fire and ash instead of dust and debris.  Check out the amazing video below.

As of today, the Beaver Creek Fire has scorched over 36,000 acres since it started on June 19th.  Burning northwest of Walden near the Colorado / Wyoming border, the blaze is only 44 percent contained and full containment isn’t expected until cooler temperatures arrive late next month into October.

Click here for the latest details on the blaze from Inciweb.