Out of control: Arizona wildfire now the worst in state's history as blaze spreads to New Mexico
on 12th June 2011


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Raging: The Arizona wildfires have now crossed into New Mexico


Too close for comfort: A firefighter in Nutrioso, Arizona, as the containment efforts looked seemingly impossible

Onward path: A map shows the progress of the fire. Greer has been hardest hit

Driving into hell: Smoke hangs over the landscape near Springerville, one of five towns evacuated this week in Arizona


A stunning sight: Peyton Groff and Trayson Groff view the Wallow Fire from a distance in Springerville, Arizona, on Friday

Unstoppable: Smoke from the Wallow Fire billows across the landscape this morning as the wildfire marches north towards two key powerlines


Fiery sunset: Sparks fly above the tree line as the fire approaches homes, whose lights are seen shining in the foreground




Perilously close: The Wallow Fire burns near homes in Eagar, left, and smoke all but obliterates the sky along Route 60 near Springerville

Clear message: A sign outside the town of Eagar urges all residents to evacuate as the fire approaches

Fleeing: A truck drives out of Springerville amid towering black clouds of smok