Wildfires near Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga
Ehlanzeni is a district in Mpumalanga, South Africa — the Highveld grassland and the Lowveld bushveld. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Ehlanzeni. Fires across Mpumalanga peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.
Conditions shown are for Mpumalanga.
Current fires in Ehlanzeni
Municipalities — Ehlanzeni
Districts & metros — Mpumalanga
Wildfire season in Ehlanzeni
Fires across Mpumalanga, which Ehlanzeni 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 Mpumalanga 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 Ehlanzeni fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Ehlanzeni itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 4 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Ehlanzeni is one of 3 districts & metros in Mpumalanga. It lies about 218 km NE of the centre of Mpumalanga. 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).
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⚠️ 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.