Record-breaking wildfires have put Washington State on its heels...

...and now the state is asking for support from the United States Government, other countries, and even their citizens.

President Obama declared a State of Emergency for Washington on Aug. 21, after more than 400,000 acres have burned due to out-of-control wildfires. Federal funding has been given to the state after their resources have been spread thin.

For the first time in history, the Washington Department of Natural Resources has asked for volunteers and donations from citizens. A spokesman for the department said donated equipment is their number one priority, but they are still accepting volunteers with experience fighting fires.

Two hundred active-duty soldiers were sent to help aid the fire control in Washington.

Firefighters from New Zealand and Australia have also come to help with containing fires. The U.S. has asked for their assistance because they have experience dealing with large wild fires on similar terrain all across Australia .

Not only have these fires destroyed thousands of square miles, they have also taken the lives of a few firefighters. On Aug. 19, three Okanogan-Wenatchee firefighters lost their lives after their vehicle crashed and was consumed by the wild flames.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said that these three men were “big heroes protecting small towns,” and suggested that residents “thank a firefighter.”

Five fires near the Washington-Canadian border have combined to create the biggest wildfire in the state's history. This fire alone has burned more than 400 square miles.

The outrageous wild fires have covered most of the West Coast in smoke. Neighboring cities such as Seattle and Portland have limited visibility, and it has been reported Yellowstone is experiencing haze.

The U.S. is in the middle of one of the worst fire seasons it has ever faced with 11,600 square miles burnt already. As of Aug 24, the fires have only been 10 percent contained.