A rare fire tornado, or "firenado," formed over the Deer Creek Fire near La Sal in San Juan County, Utah, on July 12, 2025. The vortex was officially rated an EF2 by the National Weather Service, with maximum winds reaching 122 mph, making it one of the strongest tornadoes recorded in Utah's history and the strongest ever in San Juan County. The fire tornado caused damage including a blown-off roof and smashed windows in properties outside Old La Sal and damaged a fire truck. The Deer Creek Fire has burned over 12,900 acres and remains 0% contained, prompting evacuations and ongoing threats. This event marks only the third EF2 or stronger tornado in Utah since 2000. The Bureau of Land Management released video footage showing the fire vortex, which stirred flames high into the air. Officials report that eight major fires are currently active across Utah.