Forest Fire (3828 ha) in Türkiye 13 Aug 2024

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Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1021461
Countries: Türkiye
Start Date - Last detection*: 13 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024
Duration (days): 5
People affected: 1988 in the burned area
Burned area: 3828 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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Türkiye - Wildfire (ECHO 24 Aug 2024)Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:55

  • A huge wildfire has been burning across western Türkiye (in particular in the Izmir province) since 13 August, causing population evacuations and damage.
  • According to the JRC European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the wildfire has burnt an area of nearly 4,000 hectares in the area of the coastal city of Izmir. The wildfire is not yet fully contained.
  • Media report, as of 19 August, approximately 4,000 evacuated people, 29 injured people and 17 destroyed houses across the affected area.
  • Over the next 48 hours, according to the JRC European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the fire danger forecast is expected to be high across most of western Türkiye.
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