Wildfires near Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape
Nelson Mandela Bay 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 Nelson Mandela Bay. 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 Nelson Mandela Bay
No significant fires are currently detected in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Municipalities — Nelson Mandela Bay
Districts & metros — Eastern Cape
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Wildfire season in Nelson Mandela Bay
Fires across Eastern Cape, which Nelson Mandela Bay 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 Nelson Mandela Bay fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Nelson Mandela Bay itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 1 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Nelson Mandela Bay is one of 8 districts & metros in Eastern Cape. It lies about 292 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.