Greer Fire grows to more than 12,000 acres

More than 500 firefighters are now on the front lines of a wildfire that continues to burn in eastern Arizona. As of Friday morning, the Greer Fire has burned more than 12,000 acres, and it broke out on Tuesday morning. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest, while FOX 10 Weather Expert Ashley Loeaza has more on how the weather could affect firefighting efforts.

Greer Fire continues to grow in eastern Arizona

On May 16, Tiffany Davila with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management provided an update on the Greer Fire, which has burned thousands of acres in eastern Arizona and forced hundreds of evacuations.

Firefighters urge residents to clear brush near homes

Firefighters are urging homeowners to take steps to protect their properties from wildfires, specifically recommending residents clear brush a minimum of five feet away from their houses. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this story.