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.

High winds and rugged terrain are posing challenges for crews battling the destructive Greer Fire in eastern Arizona's White Mountains.

Kenzie Beach has the latest on the Greer Fire that has forced several residents in eastern Arizona to flee from their homes. It has grown to more than 7,000 acres as of May 14.

Multiple buildings have been destroyed and evacuations have been ordered as a wind-driven wildfire burns through an Apache County community.The Greer Fire, which was reported to be a 10-acre wildfire late Tuesday morning,

The mayors of Eagar and Springerville have declared a State of Emergency due to the 'Greer Fire' burning in Eastern Arizona. As of 8 p.m., the fire has grown to just more than 3,600 acres and is at 0% containment.