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Greer Fire Grows to 16,000 Acres, State of Emergency Declared

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs declares emergency as wildfire forces evacuations, closes roads, and prompts expanded firefighting efforts in White Mountains region.

The Greer Fire burns in eastern Arizona on May 15, 2025, in this image taken from Eagar looking southwest toward the Greer Fire.
Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning - Saturday, May 17
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Wed. 5/14 - Greer Fire PM Update: Fire is 7,052 ac. w/no containment. High winds fueled extreme fire behavior again today.

Overview

  • The Greer Fire in eastern Arizona's White Mountains has burned approximately 16,000 acres with 0% containment as of May 17.
  • Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for Greer, South Fork, parts of Eagar, and areas west of State Route 261, with shelters open for displaced residents and animals.
  • Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency in Apache County, unlocking $200,000 in state funds to support firefighting efforts alongside FEMA assistance.
  • Red flag warnings remain in place due to dry conditions and strong winds, with additional Type 1 helicopters arriving to bolster aerial firefighting operations.
  • Key highways, including portions of State Routes 260, 261, and 373, are closed, and fire crews are reinforcing containment lines and conducting strategic burns to slow the spread.