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Last night, the fire pushed to the northeast and east towards Coon Canyon. Crews were able to anchor in the heel of the fire, which is near the community of Greer. The fire is estimated to be at 3,500 acres, with no containment.
The Greer Fire District reported last night that four structures were lost in the Greer Fire yesterday. No injuries have been reported due to the fire. The fire department is
The mayors of Eagar and Springerville have declared a State of Emergency due to the 'Greer Fire' burning in Eastern Arizona. As of 8 p.m., the fire has grown to just more than 3,600 acres and is at 0% containment.
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A wildfire in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona, has forced evacuations in Greer and South Fork, with several structures destroyed. The blaze, fueled by high winds and dry conditions, has burned 10 acres.
All evacuees from the Greer Fire may go to the Round Valley High School Dome at 555 N. Butler St. in Eagar, according to the Town of Eagar. Evacuees may park in the back parking area and enter through the doors in the back. Residents with RVs or large animals can go to the Round Valley Rodeo Grounds.
The Greer Fire quickly grew to more than 3,000 acres as 65 mph winds in Apache County grounded air tankers and pushed flames to the east and northeast. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more from eastern Arizona.