Calamity

Wildfires in Newcastle, South Africa

13recorded here, since 12 June 2026

1 in the last 30 days. Most recent: 5 August 2026 (27 days ago).

The 3th strongest of the 13 recorded here since 12 June 2026.

By month

  • May 20263
  • June 202619
  • July 202631
  • August 20268

July 2026 is the most active month of the 4 in our series here, with 31 events.

Recent events

Other areas

Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

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