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Wildfires near Lejweleputswa, Free State

Lejweleputswa is a district in Free State, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Lejweleputswa. 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.

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Conditions shown are for Free State.

Current fires in Lejweleputswa

Municipalities — Lejweleputswa

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Districts & metros — Free State

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Wildfire season in Lejweleputswa

Fires across Free State, which Lejweleputswa 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 Lejweleputswa fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Lejweleputswa itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 5 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Lejweleputswa is one of 5 districts & metros in Free State. It lies about 147 km W 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

Are there wildfires in Lejweleputswa right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Lejweleputswa: Free State. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Lejweleputswa?
Fires across Free State, which Lejweleputswa belongs to, peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires.
Where in Free State is Lejweleputswa?
Lejweleputswa lies about 147 km W of the centre of Free State.
What area does the Lejweleputswa map cover?
It covers Lejweleputswa and the 5 municipalities within it, inside Free State. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary.
Is the Lejweleputswa 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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