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Wildfires near Mbizana, Alfred Nzo

Mbizana is a municipality in Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape, South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Mbizana. Fires across Eastern Cape peak in the hot, dry summer — roughly November to April — with the fire-prone fynbos of the Western Cape most exposed.

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Wind2 km/h NW · gusts 7 km/h

Conditions shown are for Eastern Cape.

Current fires in Mbizana

No significant fires are currently detected in Mbizana.

Municipalities — Alfred Nzo

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Wildfire season in Mbizana

Fires across Eastern Cape, which Mbizana belongs to, peak in the hot, dry summer — roughly November to April — with the fire-prone fynbos of the Western Cape most exposed. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Eastern Cape has been September. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Mbizana fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Mbizana itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Mbizana is one of 4 municipalities in Alfred Nzo. It lies about 248 km E of the centre of Eastern Cape. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 10177).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Mbizana right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Mbizana. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Mbizana?
Fires across Eastern Cape, which Mbizana belongs to, peak in the hot, dry summer — roughly November to April — with the fire-prone fynbos of the Western Cape most exposed.
Where in Eastern Cape is Mbizana?
Mbizana lies about 248 km E of the centre of Eastern Cape.
What area does the Mbizana map cover?
It covers Mbizana inside Eastern Cape. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Mbizana fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 10177.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.