Forest Fire (6781 ha) in Türkiye 20 Jul 2025

Event summary

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

GDACS ID WF 1024312
Countries: Türkiye
Start Date - Last detection*: 20 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2025
Duration (days): 4
People affected: 191 in the burned area
Burned area: 6781 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

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

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Türkiye - Wildfires (ECHO 29 Jul 2025)Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:37

  • A wildfire has been burning across Eskisehir province in western Türkiye, between Eskisehir city and Istanbul, causing casualties and widespread damage.
  • According to the Global Forest Fire Information System (JRC GWIS), as of 24 July, the fires burned more than 6,750 ha so far.
  • Media report, as of 24 July, ten fatalities, including five firefighters, and 14 injured people, while battling the wildfire. The death toll due to wildfires in 2025 rose to 13.
  • Over the next 24 hours, according to GWIS, the fire danger forecast is expected to be from high to extreme in the affected area.
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