
Fire, by creating transformative effects in natural ecosystems, together also produces destructive consequences for human life and cultural heritage. Within this context, the Gallipoli Peninsula, one of Türkiye’s richest regions in terms of forest and most historically sensitive areas, suffered a major wildfire disaster on 25 July 1994. This fire did not merely destroy natural areas; it also resulted in the death of Talat Göktepe, then Regional Director of the Çanakkale Forest Directorate. Built
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Ahsen Güneş

The Latakia Forest Fires were large-scale forest fires that began on 3 July 2025 in the Bayirbucak region of Latakia Governorate in northwestern Syria and lasted for ten days. Fueled by a heatwave, strong winds, and mountainous terrain, the fires spread rapidly and reached the Turkish border area of Yayladağı district. The fires caused extensive damage to forests and agricultural lands in the region.Origin and Spread of the FiresThe fires first broke out on 3 July 2025 in the villages of Kastal
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Edanur Karakoç

In 2025, numerous forest fires occurred in various regions of Türkiye. The fires affected many provinces due to rising temperatures and strong winds, particularly during the summer months. Intensive interventions were carried out both from air and land, several evacuations were conducted, and large areas suffered damage.Geographical Distribution of the FiresThe fires were particularly intense across various regions of the country in June. The main geographical areas affected included the Aegean,
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Edanur Karakoç

In forest fires, not only trees but also the silent creatures living in those forests suffer severe harm. While preparing this article, my aim was to highlight that even if an animal survives the flames, it requires extremely delicate care. Recognizing how critical the initial intervention is has once again reminded us that veterinary medicine demands not only knowledge but also empathy. I hope these insights save lives when needed.Initial Intervention for Animals Rescued from Forest FiresWild a
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Merve Kuktaş

On Tuesday, 5 August 2025, a forest fire began in the afternoon near the village of Ribaute in the Aude department of southern France. Within a few days, the fire spread to 15 settlements across the Corbières massif. By 7 August, the fire had consumed 17,000 hectares of forest and rural land, damaging at least 36 homes and approximately 40 vehicles. This event, one of the largest forest fires recorded in France since 1949, resulted in one fatality, 13 injuries, and three people reported missing.
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Edanur Karakoç

In the final days of July 2025, numerous forest fires spread over large areas in the districts of Gürsu, Kestel, Orhaneli, and Harmancık in Bursa. The fires began on 26 July 2025 in different locations on the same day and rapidly expanded due to strong winds and high temperatures, threatening both rural settlements and transportation infrastructure. Through large-scale evacuations, road closures, aerial interventions, and mass response operations, the fires were brought under control at many poi
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Edanur Karakoç

Forest fires that began on May 13, 2025, in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario. The fires have led to declarations of regional states of emergency, large-scale evacuations, and loss of life.Origin and Spread of the FiresOn May 13, numerous forest fires erupted simultaneously across different regions of Canada. Particularly notable were the fires in the Lac du Bonnet area of Manitoba and the Kenora 20 fires in northwestern Ontario. The fire in Lac du Bonnet rapidly expanded due to hig
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Edanur Karakoç