Video shows massive ‘smokenado’ tower over Verona Fire in Riverside County
A dramatic 'smokenado' was observed above the Verona Fire in Riverside County, capturing attention on social media. The fire quickly spread, burning through dry vegetation and prompting evacuation orders in the area. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which has scorched approximately 439 acres with no containment reported as of Tuesday night.
- ▪The Verona Fire was first reported around 12:20 p.m. and has since grown rapidly.
- ▪By Tuesday night, the fire had burned roughly 439 acres with zero containment.
- ▪Evacuation orders were issued for several zones, while additional warnings were in place for nearby communities.
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Metro Video shows massive ‘smokenado’ tower over Verona Fire in Riverside County By Nina Joudeh Published May 20, 2026, 1:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A towering “smokenado” spiraled above the Verona Fire in Riverside County as dramatic wildfire footage spread across social media Tuesday. Video showed the massive funnel of smoke twisting high into the sky above the blaze burning near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road in the unincorporated Green Acres and Homeland areas. 4 A towering “smokenado” spiraled above the Verona Fire in Riverside County as dramatic wildfire footage spread across social media Tuesday.
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