Wildfires near uMshwathi, Umgungundlovu
uMshwathi is a municipality in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around uMshwathi. 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 uMshwathi
No significant fires are currently detected in uMshwathi.
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Wildfire season in uMshwathi
Fires across KwaZulu-Natal, which uMshwathi 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 uMshwathi fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside uMshwathi itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. uMshwathi is one of 7 municipalities in Umgungundlovu. It lies about 57 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.