Started on Oct 10, 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
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the active wildfire near Kırbaşı, Turkey, where 7 distinct thermal detections have been recorded over the last 48 hours. The blaze has consumed 180 hectares, or 445 acres, since it started on October 10, 2026, pushing beyond its typical seasonal window.
This incident unfolds outside the region's standard June to September fire season, adding to a broader national toll. Across the country, 62,015 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 16 percent above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Turkey for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 180 ha (445 acres) — about 1.8 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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