Wildfires in Mersin, Turkey
Mersin is a province of Turkey — the red pine and cedar forest and maquis belt between the Taurus Mountains and the sea. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Mersin, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here are at their most intense from July to September; most of the country largest forest fires start in this belt. Its capital is Mersin.
Right now in Mersin: wind 7 km/h NW, fire danger Low.
Current fires in Mersin
No significant fires are currently detected in Mersin.
Main towns
Mersin
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Mersin
Wildfires across Mersin are at their most intense from July to September; most of the country largest forest fires start in this belt. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.
What the Mersin fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 112).
Frequently asked questions
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Where does the Mersin wildfire data come from?
Is the Mersin fire map official?
⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.