Wildfire near Tepecikören
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Tepecikören, Turkey, where 39 thermal detections have been flagged in the last 48 hours alone. Having started on September 8, 2026, the blaze has already consumed 980 hectares, translating to approximately 2,422 acres.
This ongoing incident unfolds against the backdrop of the region's typical fire season, which traditionally spans from June to September.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Turkey for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 980 ha (2,422 acres) — about 9.8 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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