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Wildfires near Lepele-Nkumpi, Sekhukhune

Lepele-Nkumpi 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 Lepele-Nkumpi. Fires across Limpopo peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.

Fire danger—
Active fires8
Wind24 km/h NE · gusts 44 km/h

Conditions shown are for Limpopo.

Current fires in Lepele-Nkumpi

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Wildfire season in Lepele-Nkumpi

Fires across Limpopo, which Lepele-Nkumpi 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 Lepele-Nkumpi fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Lepele-Nkumpi itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Lepele-Nkumpi is one of 5 municipalities in Sekhukhune. It lies about 153 km E 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 Lepele-Nkumpi right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Lepele-Nkumpi: Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Penge, Polokwane Local Municipality and Limpopo. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Lepele-Nkumpi?
Fires across Limpopo, which Lepele-Nkumpi belongs to, peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.
Where in Limpopo is Lepele-Nkumpi?
Lepele-Nkumpi lies about 153 km E of the centre of Limpopo.
What area does the Lepele-Nkumpi map cover?
It covers Lepele-Nkumpi inside Limpopo. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Lepele-Nkumpi 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.