F anned 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.

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

The Oak Ridge Fire near Window Rock, Arizona, has burned over 1,800 acres and was 0% contained, as of June 29, 2025. Authorities suspected wood haulers may have started the fire and were investigating two persons of interest. The Navajo Nation has declared a state of emergency and increased fire restrictions.