The Greer Fire in eastern Arizona is threatening communities in the White Mountains and while it isn't the first wildfire of the year, it ignited as warmer temperatures arrived in the state's high country.

A wildfire that broke out in a rural area of eastern Arizona has burned over 6,400 acres as of Wednesday and continues to move north, according to officials. The Greer Fire, named after the unincorporated community where the fire originated,

The weather may increase fire risk near the Greer Fire, and a red flag warning was issued for the area for May 14 until the evening.