Fire detected by satellite — Gweta (231 hotspots)

A wildfire has been detected by satellite in the Gweta area of Botswana, with 231 active heat points identified across approximately 8 kilometres. The fire was first detected on 26 August 2026 and remains active.

If you are currently in or near Gweta, you may experience smoke, reduced air quality, and potential evacuation orders. Monitor local authorities and news sources for updates on fire movement and any instructions to leave the area. Avoid driving through smoke-affected zones where visibility is severely reduced.

Follow all guidance from local emergency services and Botswana's disaster management authorities. If you experience respiratory difficulties or health concerns, contact local health services for advice. Keep your travel documents and essentials ready in case evacuation becomes necessary, and maintain contact with your embassy if you are a foreign national.

This alert is based on data from the NASA Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS).