Update for Wednesday, 5/14 AM:

Fire activity moderated slightly overnight, however high winds up to 35mph fanned the fire last night and are expected to increase throughout the day as critical fire weather lingers over the area. Last night the fire pushed out further to the northeast and east toward Coon Canyon. Resources worked throughout the night using direct, indirect, and point protection tactics as part of overall suppression efforts. Crews were able to anchor in the heel of the fire and lines were holding. The heel is near the community of Greer. Resources in that division went direct along the fire’s edge along the west and east flanks putting in containment line with the help of a dozer to keep it from progressing to the west. Throughout the night they also worked to secure that line and started mopping up. The fire experienced wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour overnight. The fire pushed out to the south side Tuesday night and resources engaged with firing operations along SR 373. They were able to tie that line into the black. A dozer was also utilized on that south flank to put containment line around private parcels. The division working the northwest side of the fire was also assisted by a dozer that started establishing line along the west flank. The fire worked its way toward the Blattner Brush Pit as it creeped north. Resources actively engaged with firing operations around the pit, along a private road and tied that line into Benny Creek.

Crews are utilizing local trails and roadways to tie in containment line. In the South Fork area, resources are working structure protection and scouting areas for contingency lines. Hotshot crews, hand crews, water tenders, and dozers are supporting the incident and are back on the line this morning.

Another Red Flag is forecast for the area today, including over the fire with wind gusts expected up to 45mph. Due to the high winds, heavy aircraft may not be able to launch or help with suppression efforts today. A Type 3 helicopter is assigned to the incident and two Type 1 helicopters are on order. Due to the winds on Tuesday, Large Air Tankers were ordered but quickly had to be grounded due to the high winds. The fire is still estimated at 3,500 acres with no containment to report.

The Greer Fire started at approximately 11am on Tuesday within Greer proper on the west side of County Road 1120. Large Air Tankers were ordered at the initial start of the fire, but due to the high winds that aircraft had to be grounded.

Per the Apache County Office of Emergency Management, Multiple areas are in GO with some in SET. GO: Greer, South Fork, and residents west of Highway 261SET: River Road in Eagar west to Highway 261A shelter is open in St. Johns at the County Fairgrounds.

The fairgrounds has the capacity to house small and large animals. Highway 260 is closed in both directions near Greer. For updated travel information: az511.com#AZFire#AZForestry

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Springerville, AZ — A fast-moving wildfire, named the Greer Fire, ignited near the community of Greer at approximately 10:30 a.m. on May 13, 2025, and rapidly expanded due to high winds. As of 6:00p.m., the fire has consumed more than 3,500 acres with zero containment reported.

Over 100 firefighting personnel are currently engaged in wildfire suppression efforts. A Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) is scheduled to assume control of operations starting at 8:00 p.m. this evening to enhance coordinated response efforts.

Mandatory evacuations have been issued for the community of Greer, as well as the North Woods and South Fork areas. Parts of Eagar, including the 26 Bar neighborhood and residents west of River Road, have been placed under “SET” status, advising them to be prepared to evacuate if necessary.

To support affected residents, the American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at the B.U.B in St. John’s, located at 845 West 4th Place North. Accommodation for large livestock are available at the Round Valley Rodeo Grounds.

In response to extreme fire conditions, Stage 2 fire restrictions have been enacted as of 6:00 p.m. across the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, as well as throughout Apache and Navajo Counties. These restrictions prohibit campfires, smoking outside vehicles or buildings, welding, and the use of internal combustion engines without a spark-arresting device.

Officials urge all residents and visitors to stay informed through local emergency channels and to adhere strictly to evacuation and fire restriction orders for their safety and the safety of first responders.

The Greer Fire was last mapped at 3500+ acres and still growing. There will be a Type 2 Complex Incident Management Team taking command of the fire tonight at 8:00 PM. There are currently 100 personnel working on this fire.

Additional areas of Eagar have been placed into “SET” as shown in the attached picture.