Wildfires near Rand West City, West Rand
Rand West City is a municipality in West Rand, Gauteng, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Rand West City. 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 Rand West City
No significant fires are currently detected in Rand West City.
Municipalities — West Rand
Wildfire season in Rand West City
Fires across Gauteng, which Rand West City 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 Rand West City fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Rand West City itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Rand West City is one of 3 municipalities in West Rand. It lies about 55 km W 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.