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.

As of Tuesday morning, the fire burned approximately 9,846 acres, according to mapping cited by BIA Wildland Fire Management - Navajo Region. There are over 350 firefighters battling the blaze.

A wildfire that has been burning across Navajo Nation since last Saturday has grown to more than 9,800 acres with 0 percent containment, according to the latest announcement from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren’s office.