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Wildfires near Ventersdorp/Tlokwe, Dr Kenneth Kaunda

Ventersdorp/Tlokwe is a municipality in Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Ventersdorp/Tlokwe. Fires across North West peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires.

Fire danger—
Active fires1
Wind10 km/h SE · gusts 17 km/h

Conditions shown are for North West.

Current fires in Ventersdorp/Tlokwe

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Wildfire season in Ventersdorp/Tlokwe

Fires across North West, which Ventersdorp/Tlokwe belongs to, peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in North West has been September. 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 Ventersdorp/Tlokwe fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Ventersdorp/Tlokwe itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Ventersdorp/Tlokwe is one of 3 municipalities in Dr Kenneth Kaunda. It lies about 176 km E of the centre of North West. 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 Ventersdorp/Tlokwe right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Ventersdorp/Tlokwe: Ditsobotla Local Municipality. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Ventersdorp/Tlokwe?
Fires across North West, which Ventersdorp/Tlokwe belongs to, peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires.
Where in North West is Ventersdorp/Tlokwe?
Ventersdorp/Tlokwe lies about 176 km E of the centre of North West.
What area does the Ventersdorp/Tlokwe map cover?
It covers Ventersdorp/Tlokwe inside North West. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Ventersdorp/Tlokwe 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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