Fire Map - Active Detections

Fire detection data is sourced from NASA FIRMS satellites (MODIS and VIIRS). Data may be delayed by up to 3 hours. This map is for information only. Always contact emergency services directly if you see fire.

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● NASA FIRMS detection   Use the layer control (top-right) to toggle the layer

NASA FIRMS

Full global fire map with historical data

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AFIS Viewer (CSIR)

SA-specific fire alerts, forecasts, and full map viewer

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SAWS Fire Index

Daily fire danger forecasts by province

Open SAWS
Fire detection data: NASA FIRMS (MODIS/VIIRS) via the FIRMS area API. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap contributors. CSIR AFIS viewer linked above is operated by CSIR Meraka Institute. FDI data: SA Weather Service FDI map (pixel analysis).