Wildfires near Midvaal, Sedibeng
Midvaal is a municipality in Sedibeng, Gauteng, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Midvaal. 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.
Conditions shown are for Gauteng.
Current fires in Midvaal
No significant fires are currently detected in Midvaal.
Municipalities — Sedibeng
Wildfire season in Midvaal
Fires across Gauteng, which Midvaal 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 Midvaal fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Midvaal itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Midvaal is one of 3 municipalities in Sedibeng. It lies about 54 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
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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.