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.

While the Greer Fire continues to rage in northern Arizona, the new update from the US Drought Monitor shows that part of the state is experiencing extreme drought.

Evacuation orders for hundreds of people are still in effect as the Greer Fire continues to burn in Apache County. The fire has scorched over 7,000 acres with no containment. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

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

The Greer Fire has jumped a highway and fire crews are preparing for a tough couple of days as more acres burn in Apache County.As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, the flames had burned 7,052 acres and destroyed three buildings and a travel trailer,

Strong winds in the past couple of days have fanned the Greer Fire, which has burned more than 7,000 acres in eastern Arizona. Departments from all across the state have sent in crews to help battle the fire.