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Wildfires near Uthukela, KwaZulu-Natal

Uthukela 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 Uthukela. 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.

Fire danger—
Active fires2
Wind9 km/h N · gusts 17 km/h

Conditions shown are for KwaZulu-Natal.

Current fires in Uthukela

Municipalities — Uthukela

Alfred Duma Inkosi Langalibalele Okhahlamba

Districts & metros — KwaZulu-Natal

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Wildfire season in Uthukela

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

This page lists only the fires detected inside Uthukela itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 3 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Uthukela is one of 11 districts & metros in KwaZulu-Natal. It lies about 73 km NW 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 Uthukela right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Uthukela: Phumelela Local Municipality and KwaZulu-Natal. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Uthukela?
Fires across KwaZulu-Natal, which Uthukela 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 Uthukela?
Uthukela lies about 73 km NW of the centre of KwaZulu-Natal.
What area does the Uthukela map cover?
It covers Uthukela and the 3 municipalities within it, inside KwaZulu-Natal. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary.
Is the Uthukela 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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