US EditionGreer Fire forces evacuations in eastern Arizona
- A fast-moving wildfire known as the Greer Fire prompted evacuations and road closures in Greer and surrounding areas in Apache County on May 13, 2025.
- The blaze ignited on privately owned property and spread rapidly through dense vegetation, driven by strong winds with gusts reaching 60 mph near Springerville, leading to emergency response efforts.
- Authorities have ordered evacuations for all residents of Greer, South Fork, North Woods, and the surrounding communities lying within approximately one mile of these locations, issuing GO and SET alert statuses as part of the response.
- The Greer Fire has burned approximately 2,500 acres, destroyed multiple structures, closed State Routes 260 and 373, and caused power shutdowns by Navopache Electric Cooperative; evacuees were directed to shelters in Eagar and Springerville.
- The wildfire's impact led to joint emergency declarations by nearby towns, ongoing law enforcement evacuation efforts, and uncertainty about injuries or fire cause as conditions remain severe under a Red Flag Warning.
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Blackman Urges Governor To Declare State of Emergency For Greer Fire
Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman is urging Governor Katie Hobbs to declare a State of Emergency in response to the rapidly expanding Greer Fire in eastern Arizona, which has grown to over 7,000 acres and is 0% contained. https://twitter.com/BlackmanForAZ/status/1923167808470327611 The wildfire, which ignited Tuesday morning near the unincorporated community of Greer, continues to spread northward,...
Greer Fire Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures, and Stage 2 Restrictions Across Apache County
The Greer fire was detected on private land midmorning Tuesday, May 13. The wind driven fire then moved on to Forest Service land, Arizona State Department of Forestry and Fire
Greer Fire burns over 3,500 acres, evacuations ordered
GREER, Ariz. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Multiple buildings have been destroyed and evacuations have been ordered as a wind-driven wildfire burns through an Apache County community. The Greer Fire, according to Inciweb, started at around 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, has burned over 3,500 acres and is 0% contained. It's moving through the unincorporated community of Greer and surrounding areas, leading to evacuations and area mayors issuing a Declaration of Emerge…
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