Greer Fire Grows, Forces Wider Evacuations in Arizona

The Greer Fire in Arizona has rapidly expanded from an initial 10 acres to at least 1,200 acres, forcing mandatory evacuations for Greer, North Woods, and South Fork. Multiple structures have been destroyed as the fire, fueled by high winds and heavy vegetation, challenges ground crews while air tankers have been grounded due to dangerous wind conditions. Both State Route 373 and State Route 260 are closed, and power has been shut off in affected areas, with warnings of potential further outages. The Red Cross has established an evacuation center in Eagar, with accommodations for evacuees with RVs or large animals. The region remains under a Red Flag Warning as severe drought and wind persist. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has expressed gratitude to firefighting crews and support for impacted residents.