Started on Sep 24, 2026.
Turkey todayLive
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 the city of Karakeçi in Turkey, having scorched 130 hectares (321 acres) since it started on September 24, 2026. Satellites monitoring the incident are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, alongside seven heat detections clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current extent of the spread in the area.
This ongoing incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to September. Across the country, 52,709 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a total that remains roughly in line with the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Turkey for less than a 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 52,709 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 2% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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