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'An unworldly experience.' Why scientists flew into firestorm clouds this wildfire season

As wildfires grow bigger and hotter in many parts of the world, researchers have embarked on an airborne mission to learn more about the severe storm clouds that sometimes form over the most intense blazes.

'An unworldly experience.' Why scientists flew into firestorm clouds this wildfire season

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