Wildfires near King Sabata Dalindyebo, O.R.Tambo

King Sabata Dalindyebo is a municipality in O.R.Tambo, Eastern Cape, South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around King Sabata Dalindyebo. 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 King Sabata Dalindyebo

No significant fires are currently detected in King Sabata Dalindyebo.

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Wildfire season in King Sabata Dalindyebo

Fires across Eastern Cape, which King Sabata Dalindyebo 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 King Sabata Dalindyebo fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside King Sabata Dalindyebo itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. King Sabata Dalindyebo is one of 5 municipalities in O.R.Tambo. It lies about 127 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 King Sabata Dalindyebo right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside King Sabata Dalindyebo. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in King Sabata Dalindyebo?

Fires across Eastern Cape, which King Sabata Dalindyebo 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 King Sabata Dalindyebo?

King Sabata Dalindyebo lies about 127 km E of the centre of Eastern Cape.

What area does the King Sabata Dalindyebo map cover?

It covers King Sabata Dalindyebo inside Eastern Cape. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the King Sabata Dalindyebo 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.

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