What is the name and location of the wildfires?
As of September 9, 2026, a fast-moving wildfire is burning in Antalya province, Turkey. The main fire broke out in the Karaöz area of Aksu district on September 7 and spread toward neighboring Kepez and Döşemealtı districts, driven by strong winds.
A separate fire also broke out in Serik, where strong winds caused flames to spread through forested and agricultural areas (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Antalya fires?
The Antalya wildfires are affecting several districts, including:
What is the current containment status of the Antalya fires?
As of September 9, 2026, firefighters continue battling the Aksu wildfire from the air and ground, with hundreds of personnel, firefighting vehicles, helicopters, and aircraft deployed. Strong winds have made firefighting particularly difficult and contributed to the rapid spread of the flames (2).
The separate wildfire in Serik was brought under control, with cooling operations continuing after the flames were contained (3).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
At least 720 people from 254 homes were evacuated from four settlements in Aksu and Kepez. Evacuations included residents of Karaöz, Yumuk, Yeşilkaraman, and Çamlıca (4).
Residents in Kızıllı and Ilıca were also warned to evacuate as a precaution. An animal shelter in Aksu was evacuated, while the Antalya-Isparta highway was temporarily closed.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
