Texas is facing the worst drought since the 1950s, which has resulted in thousands upon thousands of acres consumed in flames. More than 1,000 homes have been burned down in the past week and now more than 5,000 evacuees helplessly watch the fires continue to move swiftly across the lands.

Please help support the victims through these difficult times. We've create a fundraising group supporting the Texas Wildfires with organizations providing aid and food. Want to make a donation? Just click here.

Below is a picture a friend of mine took from his mobile phone, which left me awe-struck to see our own state up in smoke.

- Amy Chait