Wildfires near Mafube, Fezile Dabi
Mafube is a municipality in Fezile Dabi, Free State, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Mafube. Fires across Free State peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires.
Conditions shown are for Free State.
Current fires in Mafube
No significant fires are currently detected in Mafube.
Municipalities — Fezile Dabi
Wildfire season in Mafube
Fires across Free State, which Mafube belongs to, peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Free State 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 Mafube fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Mafube itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Mafube is one of 4 municipalities in Fezile Dabi. It lies about 161 km NE of the centre of Free State. 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
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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.