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.

As the Greer Fire is forcing evacuations in eastern Arizona, Colton speaks with Georgi Donchetz with American Red Cross about what to put in your emergency bag .

Residents of an eastern Arizona mountain community remained anxious about the growing Greer Fire. People sprayed their homes with water and evacuated.

Knowing where to turn for help in the wake of a wildfire can feel overwhelming. With wildfires affecting an increasing number of communities throughout Arizona, residents need clear guidance and actionable steps to recover.

Arizona's HB2201 requires utilities to enact biennial wildfire mitigation plans, with benefits for ratepayers and energy grid stability.

Arizona is also in the middle of its peak wildfire season, which usually starts in April and spans through June until monsoon moisture ends fire risk. Following months of severe short-term drought starting last summer, the vegetation is parched and ready to burn.

Anyone with information on the arson suspect is encouraged to call Chandler police at 480-782-4130. CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler Police Department is looking for an arson suspect who is accused of setting fire to a home with several people inside.