GREER, AZ — The mayors of Eager and Springerville have declared a State of Emergency due to the 'Greer Fire' burning in Eastern Arizona.
As of 1:30 p.m., the fire has grown to 2,500 acres and is at 0% containment.
'GO' evacuations have been ordered for everyone in Greer, Northwoods, and South Fork and residents are urged to leave immediately.
A 'SET' order for evacuations is in place for everyone east of South Fork and east of the 261, within a mile radius, and the 26 Bar neighborhood. SET status means everyone should be prepared to evacuate by packing a to-go bag, gathering prescription medications, important documents, and other necessities.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is reporting multiple structures have been destroyed in the fire.
Arizona Forestry & @A_SNFs working #GreerFire w/n Greer proper. Fire started on private & wind-driven thru heavy fuels.
— AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management (@azstateforestry) May 13, 2025
LATs, AA & Lead plane launched. Add'l engines on order.
Per Apache County SO: GO for South Fork which is ahead of the fire. Multiple structures destroyed.… pic.twitter.com/C2kgMreUJY
SEEKING SHELTER?
- Round Valley High School: located at 555 North Butler Street in Eager, AZ - for all evacuees.
- Round Valley Rodeo Grounds: located at 7 US-180 in Springerville, AZ - for RVs and/or large animals.
- Alpine Community Center: located at 12 County Rd 2061, Alpine, AZ - for all evacuees (contact Chief Travis Noth at 928-245-1118 for assistance).
ROAD CLOSURE
State Route 260 is closed in both directions between mileposts 380 and 393 near Greer.
*CLOSURE*
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 13, 2025
SR 260 is closed in both directions near Greer between mileposts 380-393 due to the #GreerFire.
There is no estimated time to reopen.
For real-time traffic info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGgA1 and the AZ511 app:
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The area is under a Red Flag Warning through Tuesday evening, meaning fires that do spark could grow rapidly because of favorable fire conditions.
NEW WILDFIRE!
— Amber Sullins (@AmberSullins) May 13, 2025
Residents of Greer and South Fork are under "GO" status. Leave immediately!
"Set" status for everyone east of South Fork and east of Highway 261 with in a mile radius.
Updates: https://t.co/f3LwlhFFoD and ABC15 mobilehttps://t.co/BOjj2RjGru#az #azfire pic.twitter.com/la1oRKSHFP
The Navopache Electric Cooperative says they have shut off power to the area because of the fire.
It's not yet clear what caused the fire.
The team at DFFM is actively engaged with local and federal partners responding to a fire near Greer in Apache County that has already destroyed multiple structures. Residents are being evacuated and are advised to stay out of the area. I'm thinking of all those affected and am…
— Governor Katie Hobbs (@GovernorHobbs) May 13, 2025
