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Wildfires in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Mpumalanga is a province of South Africa — the Highveld grassland and the Lowveld bushveld. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Mpumalanga, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common. Its capital is Mbombela. Other main centres include eMalahleni, Secunda, Middelburg and Ermelo.

Fire danger—
Active fires15
Wind15 km/h NE · gusts 23 km/h

Current fires in Mpumalanga

Main towns

Mbombela eMalahleni Secunda Middelburg Ermelo

Neighbouring regions

Limpopo

Districts & metros

Ehlanzeni Gert Sibande Nkangala

Wildfire season in Mpumalanga

Wildfires across Mpumalanga peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common. 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 Mpumalanga 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. Mpumalanga groups 3 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 Mpumalanga?
Wildfires across Mpumalanga peak in the dry winter season — roughly June to September — when veld and bushveld fires are most common.
Which places in Mpumalanga does the map cover?
It covers all of Mpumalanga, from Mbombela, eMalahleni, Secunda, Middelburg and Ermelo — down to district level, so you can open any district for its local fire map.
Where does the Mpumalanga wildfire data come from?
From NASA FIRMS satellite hotspots (VIIRS and MODIS sensors) together with official national fire and fire-danger sources, updated continuously.
Is the Mpumalanga 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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