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Containment of Greer Fire in eastern Arizona grows after evacuations lifted
PHOENIX – Firefighters are making significant progress toward full containment of the Greer Fire in eastern Arizona. Despite strong winds on Monday, the destructive wildfire’s footprint was measured at approximately 20,300 acres for the second consecutive day on Tuesday morning.
Fire officials typically measure wildfires in acreage, which can be an unfamiliar unit of measure. Here are some everyday examples of 6,400 acres.
The Greer Fire has burned approximately 15,985 acres in eastern Arizona. Evacuation orders are in place for several communities. Dry and windy conditions are expected to continue, increasing ...
Update: This article was published May 16. 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 ...
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