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Wildfires near Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal

Ugu 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 Ugu. 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.

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Conditions shown are for KwaZulu-Natal.

Current fires in Ugu

No significant fires are currently detected in Ugu.

Municipalities — Ugu

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Districts & metros — KwaZulu-Natal

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Wildfire season in Ugu

Fires across KwaZulu-Natal, which Ugu 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 Ugu fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Ugu itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 4 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Ugu is one of 11 districts & metros in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 155 km S 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).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Ugu right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Ugu. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Ugu?
Fires across KwaZulu-Natal, which Ugu belongs to, peak in the hot, dry summer — roughly November to April — with the fire-prone fynbos of the Western Cape most exposed.
Where in KwaZulu-Natal is Ugu?
Ugu lies about 155 km S of the centre of KwaZulu-Natal.
What area does the Ugu map cover?
It covers Ugu and the 4 municipalities within it, inside KwaZulu-Natal. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary.
Is the Ugu 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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