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Wildfires near Naledi, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati

Naledi 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 Naledi. 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.

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Conditions shown are for North West.

Current fires in Naledi

No significant fires are currently detected in Naledi.

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Wildfire season in Naledi

Fires across North West, which Naledi 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 Naledi fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Naledi itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Naledi is one of 5 municipalities in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati. It lies about 81 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

Are there wildfires in Naledi right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Naledi. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Naledi?
Fires across North West, which Naledi 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 Naledi?
Naledi lies about 81 km SW of the centre of North West.
What area does the Naledi map cover?
It covers Naledi inside North West. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Naledi 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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