Wildfires near Xhariep, Free State

Xhariep 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 Xhariep. 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 Xhariep

No significant fires are currently detected in Xhariep.

Municipalities — Xhariep

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Districts & metros — Free State

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Wildfire season in Xhariep

Fires across Free State, which Xhariep 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 Xhariep fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Xhariep itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 3 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Xhariep is one of 5 districts & metros in Free State. It lies about 231 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).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Xhariep right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Xhariep?

Fires across Free State, which Xhariep 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 Xhariep?

Xhariep lies about 231 km SW of the centre of Free State.

What area does the Xhariep map cover?

It covers Xhariep and the 3 municipalities within it, inside Free State. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary.

Is the Xhariep 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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