9
Extreme
Wildfire Risk in Istanbul, Turkey
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 5
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Istanbul based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Wildfire - Avcılar, Basaksehir, Esenyurt, Istanbul, Turkey (2026-07-17) — 64,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
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Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 5
How Istanbul Compares
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Notable Wildfire Events Near Istanbul
Wildfire - Avcılar, Basaksehir, Esenyurt, Istanbul, Turkey
July 16, 2026 — WARNING
64,000 people exposed; $812M capital exposed
Wildfire - Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
June 27, 2026 — WARNING
1,810 people exposed; $148M capital exposed
Wildfire Preparedness Tips
- 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
- 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
- 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
- 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
- 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area
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How this data is built
Istanbul, Turkey wildfire risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live wildfire monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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