Wildfire near Karaçalı, Turkey (2026)

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

About 10 km east of Karaçalı.

Summary written on Sep 20, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

An active wildfire is currently burning near Karaçalı, Turkey, having already consumed 150 hectares (371 acres) since it began on September 19, 2026. Orbiting satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the active front, while 9 separate thermal detections cluster nearby in the last 48 hours to outline the spread of the fire.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to September. Across the country, 51,363 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a total that remains roughly in line with the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Turkey for 2 days. In total it burned about 150 ha (371 acres) — around 1.5 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.