LEICESTER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A fire that had been burning in the Dix Creek area since Wednesday has been contained, officials said about 3:30 p.m. Friday.
The Freedom Farm Fire was originally listed as as 2 acres, but it quickly grew, expanding to 130 acres before being contained.
Forest Service personnel will keep checks on the fire until we receive rainfall, the Leicester Fire Department said.
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