Wildfires near Cacadu, Eastern Cape
Cacadu is a district in Eastern Cape, South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Cacadu. 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.
Conditions shown are for Eastern Cape.
Current fires in Cacadu
No significant fires are currently detected in Cacadu.
Municipalities — Cacadu
Blue Crane Route Dr Beyers Naude Kou-Kamma Kouga Makana Ndlambe Sundays River Valley
Districts & metros — Eastern Cape
← Eastern Cape Alfred Nzo Amathole Buffalo City Chris Hani Joe Gqabi Nelson Mandela Bay O.R.Tambo
Wildfire season in Cacadu
Fires across Eastern Cape, which Cacadu 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 Cacadu fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Cacadu itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 7 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Cacadu is one of 8 districts & metros in Eastern Cape. It lies about 251 km SW 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).
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⚠️ 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.