<p>Firefighters battling the deadly, fast-growing Carr Fire in California’s Shasta County on July 26 spotted saw a fire whirl, often known as a ‘firenado,’ swirling across a road.</p><p>This footage was shared by the Peardale Chicago Park Fire Protection District.</p><p>Residents of Redding, California, fled their homes</a> on July 26 and July 27 after the fire erupted to at least 44,450 acres, according to Cal Fire</a>.</p><p>The fire threatened almost 500 buildings</a> by July 27, destroying 15 homes and damaging five. A bulldozer operator reportedly died</a> on July 26 while battling the fire.</p><p>Evacuations were ordered</a> in Shasta County, California, on the evening of July 26. Cal Fire ordered additional evacuations</a> around 2:30 am on July 27 for all of Shasta Lake City, Summit City, Shasta Dam Boulevard and the Shasta Dam Visitor Center. Credit: PCP Fire via Storyful</p><br />
