See the live fire map of South Africa

Wildfires near Nkomazi, Ehlanzeni

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

Fire danger—
Active fires0
Wind15 km/h NE · gusts 23 km/h

Conditions shown are for Mpumalanga.

Current fires in Nkomazi

No significant fires are currently detected in Nkomazi.

Municipalities — Ehlanzeni

← Ehlanzeni Bushbuckridge Mbombela Thaba Chweu

Wildfire season in Nkomazi

Fires across Mpumalanga, which Nkomazi 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 Nkomazi fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Nkomazi itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Nkomazi is one of 4 municipalities in Ehlanzeni. It lies about 227 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).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Nkomazi right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Nkomazi. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Nkomazi?
Fires across Mpumalanga, which Nkomazi belongs to, peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.
Where in Mpumalanga is Nkomazi?
Nkomazi lies about 227 km NE of the centre of Mpumalanga.
What area does the Nkomazi map cover?
It covers Nkomazi inside Mpumalanga. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Nkomazi 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.