Wildfires near Greater Taung, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
Greater Taung is a municipality in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, North West, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Greater Taung. 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.
Conditions shown are for North West.
Current fires in Greater Taung
No significant fires are currently detected in Greater Taung.
Municipalities — Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
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Wildfire season in Greater Taung
Fires across North West, which Greater Taung 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 Greater Taung fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Greater Taung itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Greater Taung is one of 5 municipalities in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati. It lies about 168 km SW 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
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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.