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Wildfires near Blouberg, Capricorn

Blouberg is a municipality in Capricorn, Limpopo, South Africa — the Highveld grassland and the Lowveld bushveld. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Blouberg. Fires across Limpopo peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.

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Wind24 km/h NE · gusts 44 km/h

Conditions shown are for Limpopo.

Current fires in Blouberg

No significant fires are currently detected in Blouberg.

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Wildfire season in Blouberg

Fires across Limpopo, which Blouberg belongs to, peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Limpopo has been October. 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 Blouberg fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Blouberg itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Blouberg is one of 3 municipalities in Capricorn. It lies about 108 km N of the centre of Limpopo. 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 Blouberg right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Blouberg. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Blouberg?
Fires across Limpopo, which Blouberg belongs to, peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.
Where in Limpopo is Blouberg?
Blouberg lies about 108 km N of the centre of Limpopo.
What area does the Blouberg map cover?
It covers Blouberg inside Limpopo. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Blouberg 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.