Towns Evacuate as Unrelenting Wallow Fire Grows

While residents of the town of Eagar were ordered Tuesday to evacuate, authorities Wednesday asked residents of nearby Springerville to clear out as well.

The Wallow Fire, the second largest wildfire in Arizona’s history, is closing in on the two towns that were already in pre-evacuation mode. About 2,700 people from mountain communities were evacuated days earlier, including from the towns of Greer, Sunrise, Alpine, Blue River, and Nutrioso.

Evacuees have been encouraged to seek shelter at the American Red Cross facility in Pinetop-Lakeside, but many residents are putting up at relatives’ home.

As of Tuesday evening, the Wallow Fire had consumed 389,000 acres of land. The latest report describes the raging blaze as having scorched 607 square miles.

Firefighters are working hard to contain the wildfire, but are facing a serious obstacle from the strong winds that are tossing flames miles away. After 11 days, the Wallow Fire is still 0 percent contained.


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