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Wildfires near Elias Motsoaledi, Sekhukhune

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

Fire danger—
Active fires3
Wind24 km/h NE · gusts 44 km/h

Conditions shown are for Limpopo.

Current fires in Elias Motsoaledi

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Wildfire season in Elias Motsoaledi

Fires across Limpopo, which Elias Motsoaledi 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 Elias Motsoaledi fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Elias Motsoaledi itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Elias Motsoaledi is one of 5 municipalities in Sekhukhune. It lies about 187 km SE 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 Elias Motsoaledi right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Elias Motsoaledi: Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Elias Motsoaledi?
Fires across Limpopo, which Elias Motsoaledi belongs to, peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.
Where in Limpopo is Elias Motsoaledi?
Elias Motsoaledi lies about 187 km SE of the centre of Limpopo.
What area does the Elias Motsoaledi map cover?
It covers Elias Motsoaledi inside Limpopo. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Elias Motsoaledi 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.