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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:
16.8mph 77.0°f
  From the NE
Gusting to 19.8mph

Fire Permit Status

Sorry, permits are sold between the hours of 5:30pm and midnight pending the winds are not exceeding 10 knots (11.5mph) or any other special conditions do not exist. Please return after 5:30pm to access permit application.

-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