Wildfire near Susurluk
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near Susurluk, Turkey, an active wildfire has scorched 150 hectares (371 acres) since it began on July 31, 2026. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the front, reflecting the severity of the blaze.
Monitoring systems have detected 6 heat signatures clustering nearby over the last 48 hours, indicating ongoing activity in the area.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Turkey for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 150 ha (371 acres) — about 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 19,221 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 64% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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