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Wildfires near Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, North West

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati is a district in North West, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati. 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 fires0
Wind10 km/h SE · gusts 17 km/h

Conditions shown are for North West.

Current fires in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati

No significant fires are currently detected in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.

Municipalities — Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati

Greater Taung Kagisano/Molopo Lekwa-Teemane Mamusa Naledi

Districts & metros — North West

← North West Bojanala Dr Kenneth Kaunda Ngaka Modiri Molema

Wildfire season in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati

Fires across North West, which Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati 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 Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 5 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati is one of 4 districts & metros in North West. It lies about 125 km W 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 Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati?
Fires across North West, which Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati 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 Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati?
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati lies about 125 km W of the centre of North West.
What area does the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati map cover?
It covers Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati and the 5 municipalities within it, inside North West. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary.
Is the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati 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.