Wildfire near Akçakaya
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature with six heat detections clustered nearby over the last 48 hours, revealing the current extent of the active wildfire near Akçakaya, Turkey. The incident, which began on August 15, 2026, has consumed 130 hectares or 321 acres of land.
This ongoing fire unfolds within the region's typical fire season, which traditionally spans from June to September. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape shows a total of 34,852 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 35% below the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Turkey for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 130 ha (321 acres) — about 1.3 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Turkey
Across Turkey, roughly 34,852 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 35% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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