Wildfires in Gauteng, South Africa
Gauteng is a province of South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Gauteng, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires. Its capital is Johannesburg. Other main centres include Pretoria, Soweto, Vereeniging and Benoni.
Current fires in Gauteng
Main towns
Johannesburg Pretoria Soweto Vereeniging Benoni
Neighbouring regions
Districts & metros
City of Johannesburg City of Tshwane Ekurhuleni Sedibeng West Rand
Wildfire season in Gauteng
Wildfires across Gauteng peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires. 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 Gauteng fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Gauteng groups 5 districts & metros; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 10177).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in Gauteng?
Which places in Gauteng does the map cover?
Where does the Gauteng wildfire data come from?
Is the Gauteng fire map official?
⚠️ 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.