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Wildfires near Nongoma, Zululand

Nongoma is a municipality in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Nongoma. 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 Nongoma

No significant fires are currently detected in Nongoma.

Municipalities — Zululand

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Wildfire season in Nongoma

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

This page lists only the fires detected inside Nongoma itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Nongoma is one of 5 municipalities in Zululand. It lies about 212 km NE 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 Nongoma right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Nongoma. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Nongoma?
Fires across KwaZulu-Natal, which Nongoma 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 Nongoma?
Nongoma lies about 212 km NE of the centre of KwaZulu-Natal.
What area does the Nongoma map cover?
It covers Nongoma inside KwaZulu-Natal. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Nongoma 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.