Wildfires near Umdoni, Ugu
Umdoni is a municipality in Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Umdoni. 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 Umdoni
No significant fires are currently detected in Umdoni.
Municipalities — Ugu
Wildfire season in Umdoni
Fires across KwaZulu-Natal, which Umdoni 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 Umdoni fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Umdoni itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Umdoni is one of 4 municipalities in Ugu. It lies about 124 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
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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.