The Greer Fire burning in Apache County has burned more than 9,500 acres as of May 15. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more from residents who had to evacuate with their animals who are now living in evacuation shelters.

More than 400 personnel were assigned to fight the fire, including hotshot crews and hand crews. A flight restriction was in place for the fire zone.

The blaze has grown to 7,052 acres on Thursday with zero containment, according to inciweb.gov, and more than 400 personnel were fighting the fire.

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.

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.

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

Winds died down just enough to give air tankers the green light to drop fire retardant loads over the Greer Fire in Apache County.

The Greer Fire has scorched over 3,500 acres in Apache County. At least four structures have been lost and evacuation orders remain place. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach spoke to people who were forced to leave their homes.