Wildfires near Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West
Ngaka Modiri Molema 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 Ngaka Modiri Molema. 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 Ngaka Modiri Molema
Municipalities — Ngaka Modiri Molema
Districts & metros — North West
← North West Bojanala Dr Kenneth Kaunda Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
Wildfire season in Ngaka Modiri Molema
Fires across North West, which Ngaka Modiri Molema 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 Ngaka Modiri Molema fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Ngaka Modiri Molema itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. It covers 5 municipalities; open any of them for a closer map. Ngaka Modiri Molema is one of 4 districts & metros in North West. It lies about 80 km NE 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).
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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.