Here's the May 17 news on the Greer Fire. The Greer Fire burning in eastern Arizona had spread to more than 12,000 acres as its fourth day of burning dawned. Greer and the western edge of Eagar were told to evacuate,

Residents in Greer and South Fork have been ordered to evacuate their homes after the Greer Fire broke out Tuesday in the small eastern Arizona town.

As the Greer Fire threatens residents in eastern Arizona, wildfire experts say the state could see a destructive year in the forests and rangelands.