Wildfire near Kabahaydar

An active wildfire spanning 200 hectares, or approximately 494 acres, is currently burning near the city of Kabahaydar in Turkey. Having started on October 10, 2026, the fire continues to maintain an active status while satellites detect a moderate heat signature from the burning front, indicating steady combustion. Monitoring systems over the past 48 hours have identified 18 heat detections clustered nearby, demonstrating the active spread of the fire across the terrain.

This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop in Turkey, where the typical fire season runs from June to September. Despite the season drawing to a close, cumulative totals for the year show that 62,015 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a figure sitting 16 percent above the country's two-decade average.