The rare 'Fire Rainbow' appears in Singapore

Appearing in the last 15 minutes of the afternoon of February 20, "rainbow fire" made people in Singapore excited and racing to post pictures on social networks.

According to witnesses, "fire rainbow" appeared about 17h10 and was seen throughout the island.

Ms. Fazidah Mokhtar, working at the kindergarten, told the BBC that the "fire rainbow" was originally a small orange circle, after which it grew bigger until all colors appeared. It lasts for 15 minutes, after fading and disappearing.

"Rain fire" image in Singapore on February 20 afternoon (Photo: BBC / FAZIDAH MOKHTAR).

"All the students in the school, including some parents and teachers, are excited to see the rainbow fire. They say very, very rarely see such a beautiful and unique rainbow," she said. Fazidah Mokhtar said.

Many others are also very interested in seeing "rainbow fire", they post pictures of this phenomenon on social networks with comments expressing interest and surprise.

Called the "fire rainbow" but this phenomenon is not really related to any rainbow or fire, but a colorful halo that appears in the sky due to sunlight refracting through the clouds. ice crystal.

Fazidah Mokhtar, said she discovered "rainbow fire" around 5:10 pm - (Photo: INAYLA YG TERCAKIT).

"Fire rainbow" at first is just a small halo - (Photo: ZHOU GUANG PING).

Later it grows with many colors - (Photo: ZHOU GUANG PING).

Many people are very excited when they see "rainbow fire" - (Photo: BENJAMIN KONG).

This phenomenon lasts for about 15 minutes - (Photo: @HAMSLUMINIQ).