| 2023 Kazakhstan wildfires | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | June 2023 |
| Location | Northeastern Kazakhstan |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 60,000 hectares |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 15 |
| Structures destroyed | 3 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning, arson |
In June 2023, large forest fires broke out in the northeastern regions of Kazakhstan experienced its greatest annual death toll. While putting out the fires, at least 15 people died.[1][2][3]