Wildfires near Gert Sibande, Mpumalanga

Gert Sibande 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 Gert Sibande. Fires across Mpumalanga peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.

Fire danger—

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Wind15 km/h NE · gusts 23 km/h

Conditions shown are for Mpumalanga.

Current fires in Gert Sibande

Municipalities — Gert Sibande

Chief Albert Luthuli Dipaleseng Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Govan Mbeki Lekwa Mkhondo Msukaligwa

Districts & metros — Mpumalanga

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Wildfire season in Gert Sibande

Fires across Mpumalanga, which Gert Sibande 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 Gert Sibande fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Gert Sibande itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 7 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Gert Sibande is one of 3 districts & metros in Mpumalanga. It lies about 66 km S 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 Gert Sibande right now?

Fires are currently detected inside Gert Sibande: Middelburg, Kempton Park, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality and Mpumalanga. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.

When is the wildfire season in Gert Sibande?

Fires across Mpumalanga, which Gert Sibande belongs to, peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.

Where in Mpumalanga is Gert Sibande?

Gert Sibande lies about 66 km S of the centre of Mpumalanga.

What area does the Gert Sibande map cover?

It covers Gert Sibande and the 7 municipalities within it, inside Mpumalanga. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary.

Is the Gert Sibande 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.

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