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Nags Head Fire Rescue
Pit Fire Permits
 

Welcome to the Nags Head Fire Rescue Fire Permit website.

Beach pit fires are allowed on the beach in the Town of Nags Head with a permit.  Permits are issued daily between 5:30pm and midnight, based on wind speed and fire danger conditions. Permits are valid only on the day of issue and only within Nags Head town limits.

Permits are issued online via this website only.

Video below will explain the basics of Nags Head's fire permits.


Current Conditions

 Wind:  Temp:
15.6mph 79.1°f
  From the SSE
Gusting to 18.5mph

Fire Permit Status

Sorry, the wind speed is currently 15.6 mph and is exceeding the permitted wind speed of 11.5 mph. Beach Fire Permits cannot be issued at this time. Please try back again later.

-Fire Staff



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A department of The Town of Nags Head
PO Box 99, 5401 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head NC 27959 252.441.5508