Wildfires near Maluti a Phofung, Thabo Mofutsanyane

Maluti a Phofung is a municipality in Thabo Mofutsanyane, Free State, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Maluti a Phofung. 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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Current fires in Maluti a Phofung

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Wildfire season in Maluti a Phofung

Fires across Free State, which Maluti a Phofung 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 Maluti a Phofung fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Maluti a Phofung itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Maluti a Phofung is one of 6 municipalities in Thabo Mofutsanyane. It lies about 125 km E 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 Maluti a Phofung right now?

Fires are currently detected inside Maluti a Phofung: Phumelela Local Municipality and Free State. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.

When is the wildfire season in Maluti a Phofung?

Fires across Free State, which Maluti a Phofung 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 Maluti a Phofung?

Maluti a Phofung lies about 125 km E of the centre of Free State.

What area does the Maluti a Phofung map cover?

It covers Maluti a Phofung inside Free State. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Maluti a Phofung 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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