RICHLANDS, N.C. - One firefighter has been hospitalized and three others treated for dehydration while battling a blaze in Jones County.

Multiple media outlets reported that the fire had been contained Saturday.

Hargett's Crossroads fire chief Jim Pike says the area needs a good soaking rain to prevent further flare ups.

The fire burned acres of land and threatened some homes. The only structure burned was a small shed.

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