Residents and visitors are required to follow these guidelines when burning within the Town limits. Please contact the Town Fire Department at (252) 261-2666 with additional questions.
On the Beach
It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite, cause to be ignited, or maintain a fire on the ocean beaches within the town.
In Other Areas of Town
Allowed burning must be natural material such as:
Grass Clippings
Tree Limbs
Untreated wood products
Charcoal
Fires Allowed Without a Permit
Enclosed in containers, including burn barrels, non-combustible fire pits-either homemade or commercial
Fires used for cooking
Small campfires at a designated campground
Fires Requiring a Permit
Open pit fires
Burning of yard debris not in an enclosure
*All open burning must be between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Fire permit requirements
Fire can be no larger than 2 feet in height and 3 feet around
Wind speed must be less than 10 mph
Fire cannot be within 50 feet of a structure
Must be constantly attended with a water hose and rack or shovel
To obtain a permit or if you have any questions, please call Kitty Hawk Fire Department at
(252) 261-2666