Greer Fire forces evacuations in eastern Arizona
- A wildfire called the Greer Fire started on May 13 in eastern Arizona, prompting evacuations in Greer, South Fork, and North Woods communities.
- The fire, driven by high winds and heavy fuels, spread rapidly over private land, causing authorities to issue evacuation orders and close major routes.
- State Route 260 remains shut down in both directions from milepost 385 up to milepost 396 near Greer, and southbound lanes of State Route 373 are closed from milepost 385 to milepost 390, while power has been turned off in the Greer area.
- The fire has burned approximately 2,500 acres, destroyed multiple structures, and forced residents into GO status with shelters opened at Round Valley High School Dome and other locations.
- Authorities declared emergencies in Eagar and Springerville and continue evacuation efforts due to extreme fire weather and ongoing risk from the Greer Fire.
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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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