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 wind-driven wildfire burning eight miles from the Navajo Nation capital of Window Rock has grown to nearly 6,300 acres.