Wildfires near eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
eThekwini is a district in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around eThekwini. 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 eThekwini
No significant fires are currently detected in eThekwini.
Municipalities — eThekwini
Districts & metros — KwaZulu-Natal
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Wildfire season in eThekwini
Fires across KwaZulu-Natal, which eThekwini 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 eThekwini fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside eThekwini itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 1 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. eThekwini is one of 11 districts & metros in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 94 km SE 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.