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Wildfires near Sedibeng, Gauteng

Sedibeng is a district in Gauteng, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Sedibeng. Fires across Gauteng 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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Wind6 km/h S · gusts 16 km/h

Conditions shown are for Gauteng.

Current fires in Sedibeng

No significant fires are currently detected in Sedibeng.

Municipalities — Sedibeng

Emfuleni Lesedi Midvaal

Districts & metros — Gauteng

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Wildfire season in Sedibeng

Fires across Gauteng, which Sedibeng 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 Gauteng 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 Sedibeng fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Sedibeng itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 3 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Sedibeng is one of 5 districts & metros in Gauteng. It lies about 49 km S of the centre of Gauteng. 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 Sedibeng right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Sedibeng. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Sedibeng?
Fires across Gauteng, which Sedibeng 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 Gauteng is Sedibeng?
Sedibeng lies about 49 km S of the centre of Gauteng.
What area does the Sedibeng map cover?
It covers Sedibeng and the 3 municipalities within it, inside Gauteng. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary.
Is the Sedibeng 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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