Wildfires near Dannhauser, Amajuba
Dannhauser is a municipality in Amajuba, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Dannhauser. Fires across KwaZulu-Natal peak in the hot, dry summer — roughly November to April — with the fire-prone fynbos of the Western Cape most exposed.
Conditions shown are for KwaZulu-Natal.
Current fires in Dannhauser
No significant fires are currently detected in Dannhauser.
Municipalities — Amajuba
Wildfire season in Dannhauser
Fires across KwaZulu-Natal, which Dannhauser belongs to, peak in the hot, dry summer — roughly November to April — with the fire-prone fynbos of the Western Cape most exposed. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Dannhauser fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Dannhauser itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Dannhauser is one of 3 municipalities in Amajuba. It lies about 135 km N of the centre of KwaZulu-Natal. 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).
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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.