Wildfires near Tswaing, Ngaka Modiri Molema
Tswaing is a municipality in Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West, South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Tswaing. 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 Tswaing
No significant fires are currently detected in Tswaing.
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Wildfire season in Tswaing
Fires across North West, which Tswaing 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 Tswaing fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Tswaing itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Tswaing is one of 5 municipalities in Ngaka Modiri Molema. It lies about 45 km SE 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.