Beach fire permits required ($30 property owners / $50 non-owners). Fires must be out by 11:00 p.m. All residue must be removed; no burying or dumping. Fine up to $150.
Open burning & fires — Dewey Beach, Delaware
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
The Town of Dewey Beach, Delaware has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 65 - Beaches / Ocean Beach Fires, verified 2026-06-05.