Wildfires near Mangaung, Free State
Mangaung 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 Mangaung. 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 Mangaung
No significant fires are currently detected in Mangaung.
Municipalities — Mangaung
Districts & metros — Free State
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Wildfire season in Mangaung
Fires across Free State, which Mangaung 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 Mangaung fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Mangaung itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 1 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Mangaung is one of 5 districts & metros in Free State. It lies about 150 km SW 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).
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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.