General Directorate of Forestry

Turkey forest fire response, May–Sep 2026

49 clusters · 545 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Adana forest fires damage homes in Kozan and surrounding districts

Turkey’s 2026 fire season saw intense activity through July and August, with major surges in southwestern provinces like Muğla. In early September, wildfires intensified across Antalya, Adana, and Mersin. In Mersin’s Bo

Forest fire prevention and technology in Turkey

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements new forest fire fighting regulation

Authorities in Eastern Anatolia have launched intensive measures to protect 655,000 hectares of forest across several provinces, including Erzurum and Kars. The strategy utilizes advanced surveillance technology such as

Turkey fire-related incidents and emergencies continue

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Forest fires reported in Soma and Bursa, Turkey

Following a series of fatal industrial and field fires in late July 2026, Turkey’s emergency landscape expanded in late August to include more frequent wildfires and localized structural incidents. In Ankara’s Mamak dist

Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR

20 clusters · 250 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces multiple natural disasters including floods and fires

Turkey has faced a prolonged period of severe weather, characterized by recurring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding across various provinces. In late May 2026, the Interior Ministry issued orange-level alerts

Forest fires in Turkey

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Forest fire breaks out in Seydişehir, Konya

Forest fires have emerged in multiple regions of Turkey. On August 19, fires broke out in Sındırgı, Balıkesir, reportedly starting from a truck fire near the Sındırgı-Simav highway, and in the Kızılağıl village area of B