The Navajo Nation has declared a state of emergency due to the Oak Ridge Fire, which is burning nearly 10,000 acres near St. Michaels. More than 400 fire personnel are on scene, but the flames remain only 1% contained.

The Oak Ridge Fire has burned thousands of acres in eastern Arizona since it started on Saturday, and hundreds have been evacuated.

Fanned by strong winds, the Oak Ridge Fire grew to over 9,846 acres by its third day, prompting late-night notifications and the potential for more Navajo Nation communities to be affected.