VIDEO: A new wildfire in eastern Arizona has caused evacuation orders for some residents in Apache County. Residents in Greer and South Fork should evacuate their homes now, according to the Northeastern Arizona Public Information System.
They have been placed in GO Alert status. The Greer Fire sparked on May 13 at around 11 a.m. and grew to 3,659 acres in the first day, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Winds gusting up to 65 mph in the area pushed the fire east and northeast over County Road 1120, through grass and other brush toward the community of South Fork.
Large tankers had to be grounded before takeoff due to the wind.
Multiple structures have reportedly been destroyed in Apache County. and power has been temporarily shut off in the Greer area, Navopache Electric Cooperative said. All evacuees can go to the Apache County Fairgrounds in St. John’s at 845 W. 4th Place. Those with RVs or large animals can go to the Round Valley Rodeo Grounds in Springerville.
