Town Of Eagar -

Smoke has been a big concern for the residents affected by the Greer Fire- Thankfully, we have worked with our ADEQ partners to get a smoke monitor for the area. You can check the status of the air quality at https://phoenixvis.net/PPMmain.aspx?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKUldtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsU5NIJoUBMa1SA-6eoP1Bh1dCqZVkqspb-3j2m6W9p0wGWH8tkECimE8WvI_aem_R4-YP-2WnXDWy9ZwG3cZew

Greer Fire Daily Update: May 16th, 2025 Lighter winds aid aerial response to Greer Fire Acres: 12,615 Start Date: May 13, 2025 Location: Greer, AZ Cause: Under Investigation Personnel: Approximately 519 Fuels: Grass, Shrubs, Timber Containment: 0 percent Highlights: Firefighters work day and night ahead of expected stronger winds this weekend. Operations: Containment lines held near Greer as firefighters focused on mopping up hot spots and reinforcing the fire’s western edge. Yesterday a small, strategic firing operation near Fish Canyon helped stop further spread where the fire had crossed the Little Colorado River. On the northeast side, crews conducted firing operations along Udall Road and Highway 261 while building contingency dozer lines to slow potential northern movement. Some fire did cross east of Highway 261 but was met with aggressive aerial and ground suppression. More than 100 homes south of Eagar were assessed for fire risk, and structure protection planning is underway. Today, fire crews are reinforcing containment lines. Mop-up operations are underway on the western flank, while on the northern edge, crews are constructing contingency dozer lines and preparing for potential firing operations if needed to strengthen control. Structure protection teams are actively assessing homes south of Eagar and implementing protection strategies in the event the fire moves into those areas. Aerial operations were critical throughout the day yesterday, including bucket work from helicopters, scooper drops, and new retardant lines on the southeastern flank. Two additional Type 1 helicopters are expected to arrive today to strengthen air support and firefighters will continue utilizing multiple aircraft along all divisions of the fire. Weather: Similar weather is expected today, with even drier air and gusts around 25 mph. Fire managers are preparing for near-critical fire weather this weekend, as stronger winds and lower humidity are forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Smoke: Today smoke will be similar to yesterday and disperse to the northeast with light to moderate impacts to Eagar and Springerville. Closures: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest has issued a closure order for parts of the National Forest lands. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are also in effect, prohibiting fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes and smoking. Evacuations: The Apache County Sheriff’s Office has issued multiple evacuation orders. GO: Greer, South Fork, and residents west of Highway 261. Eagar, south of HWY 260 and West of River Road SET: All Eagar residents south of State Route 260 and between River Road and the SR260/180 junction. All residents south of SR 260, north of Forest Service Rd 85, and between Water Canyon Rd and US-191/180 and all residents north of SR 260 and west of Burk Rd, this includes residents in Springerville, AZ that are west of US-191. Shelter for evacuees are open at the County Fairgrounds in St. Johns and the Alpine Community Center. Highway 260 is closed in both directions near Greer. For updated travel information: az511.com Safety: A temporary flight restriction has been issued over the fire area. It is illegal to fly drones within the area.

Please for your safety stay out of the evacuated areas.

Updated map from Apache County Emergency Management.

Please see link to watch a live stream of tonight’s meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/8PeWOidfh64 Courtesy of Wes McBride: Let’s go Elks YouTube channel.

Attention residents: Town Hall is currently closed due to the wildfire, we will have a member of staff available to assist you by phone if needed today 5/15/25 928-333-4128.

Public Notice: Town Hall Closure Due to Wildfire Due to the ongoing wildfire in the area, Town Hall is currently closed until further notice to ensure the safety of residents and staff. While the facility is closed, certain town personnel are actively supporting emergency operations on the outskirts of the fire zone. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Water/Sewer Emergency call: 928-245-0547 For updates and emergency information, please follow the Town of Eagar Facebook page, Town of Eagar app and Emergency Management sources.

The Community Clean-up is cancelled we will reschedule for a future date.

If you're interested in donating to those fighting the Greer Fire and those who were evacuated, please see information below. Thank you!

Due to ongoing wildfire activity, we are asking all residents and businesses to conserve water immediately. This measure is critical to ensure adequate water supply for firefighting and emergency services. Please limit non-essential water use until further notice.

Important Notice: At night, flames and smoke may appear much closer than they actually are due to lighting and visibility conditions. We urge residents to rely only on official sources for information regarding evacuation orders and fire activity. This helps prevent the spread of misinformation and ensures everyone stays safe and accurately informed.

Stage 2 fire restriction's are in effect at 6:00pm today 5/13/25

EMERGENCY: Fire originating in Greer threatens parts of Eagar- All residents west of River Road have been put on SET Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) published by PBSWarn.

Law Enforcement in Eagar, AZ is going door to door to notify residents they are put on SET in the 26 Bar neighborhood. This DOES NOT mean they are being evacuated. If the 26 Bar area is put on GO for Evacuations, we will put a notification out. Apache County Sherriff's Office is in command of all evacuation. If there is a change in evacuation status, ACSO will notify residents alongside Round Valley Police. Update from Apache County Emergency Management and Preparedness on Facebook.

There will be no Planning and Zoning meeting tonight due to the Greer Fire. Potential meeting next month during regular meeting.

The Towns of Eagar and Springerville are declaring a state of emergency. Please see below and please be ready

Please see Press Release from Round Valley Police Department.

Reminder that the Annual Clean-up Day is this Saturday May, 17, 2025

We are happy to bring back the Eagar Days Skate and Scooter Competition! Please click on the link for registration. https://www.eagaraz.gov/article/2077879

Get ready for Eagar Days! Mark your calendars for June 14th, 2025. Vendor and Fishing Registrations can be found at: https://www.eagaraz.gov/article/2077879