Started on Sep 19, 2026.
Turkey today7 days
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
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.
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 62,015 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 16% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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