Wildfires in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal is a province of South Africa — the coastal belt, Cape fynbos and coastal grassland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across KwaZulu-Natal, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the hot, dry summer — roughly November to April — with the fire-prone fynbos of the Western Cape most exposed. Its capital is Durban. Other main centres include Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle, Richards Bay and Ladysmith.
Current fires in KwaZulu-Natal
Main towns
Durban Pietermaritzburg Newcastle Richards Bay Ladysmith
Neighbouring regions
Districts & metros
Amajuba Sisonke Ugu Umgungundlovu Umkhanyakude Umzinyathi Uthukela Uthungulu Zululand eThekwini iLembe
Wildfire season in KwaZulu-Natal
Wildfires across KwaZulu-Natal peak in the hot, dry summer — roughly November to April — with the fire-prone fynbos of the Western Cape most exposed. 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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. KwaZulu-Natal groups 11 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 KwaZulu-Natal?
Which places in KwaZulu-Natal does the map cover?
Where does the KwaZulu-Natal wildfire data come from?
Is the KwaZulu-Natal 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.