MIDLAND, Texas — Pamela Canfield grew up in the city of Borger within Hutchinson County. In the past decade, she's called Midland her home.
Canfield is hoping the people of Midland and West Texas can donate the items victims of the Smokehouse Creek fire are most in need of.
On Wednesday, Canfield posted on Facebook that she is willing to pick up donations from people so she can transport them to the Texas Panhandle over the weekend.
So far, Canfield has driven across Midland to gather a total of nearly 40 bags that contain items such as clothes, diapers, bedding sheets, blankets and more.
"To me, it makes me feel proud to live here in Midland," Canfield said. "I hope that in a way that helps lift up the spirits of some of the people there."
At first, Canfield planned on transporting everything in her car. Now, she and her husband are using an enclosed trailer to make sure they can fit as many donations as they can.
According to Canfield, she wanted to make it easier for people to be willing to donate by offering to pick up the items.
Canfield's family, who lives in the Panhandle, are some of the people who are witnessing the devastation of the Smokehouse Creek fire.
"One of my sisters houses was close enough to the fire where it could've burnt her house down, but that's when the wind switched," said Canfield.
Canfield's family said victims of the fire are also in need of toiletries, non-perishable food items, essential supplies, first-aid supplies, baby formula, wipes, hygiene items and backpacks.
Canfield is planning on driving to the Texas Panhandle on Saturday, but according to her, she wants to continue collecting donations to transport them in a timely manner.