Intense wildfires have been raging across Turkey in July 2025, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 10 firefighters and rescue workers.
The most devastating incident occurred in Eskişehir province on July 23, when a sudden shift in wind direction caused flames to engulf a team of forestry personnel and AKUT rescue workers, killing five from each group. Fourteen others were hospitalized with injuries. Earlier in the month, three more fatalities were reported in İzmir province, including two forestry workers and an elderly man, bringing the total wildfire-related death toll in Turkey this year to 13.
The wildfires have been fueled by extreme heat with temperatures reaching 46.1°C in Antalya, strong winds, and dry conditions. The Turkish government has declared disaster zones and mobilized over 25,000 personnel to fight the fires.
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