Nicole Kidman and Other Celebrities Donate to Help Fight Australian Wildfires
Recent wildfires in Australia has caused the destruction of 12.35 million acres and 1,400 homes. 23 people have been confirmed as dead and the wildlife is suffering greatly.
"In recent times, particularly over the course of the balance of this week, we have seen this disaster escalate to an entirely new level," Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told CBS News, "we are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours."
In wake of this devastation, celebrities have donated to help the cause.
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"Our family’s support, thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia," Nicole Kidman wrote on her Instagram page. "We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now."
"The people, animals, and spirit of Australia is so beautifully unique & seeing how much everyone has banded together to help is major especially [Celeste Barber] and everything she's has done to raise funds for her country in this crisis," Jonathan Van Ness wrote in efforts to raise awareness.
"Go to the link in my bio & donate to [Barber] Australia fundraiser & if you’re in a position to donate anything that would be a very much appreciated. It’s estimated over 480 MILLION animals are dead & as fires are continuing to grow. They will surely need all the support they can get."
The Irwin family has healed and saved about 90,000 animals from perishing in the wildfires with their family animal hospital.
"Absolutely devastated by the fires in Australia," Selena Gomez [tweeted.] (https://twitter.com/selenagomez/status/1213353323480272896)
"Praying for everyone affected and all of the first responders. I’m making a donation and would love if you would consider doing the same if you can."
"I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires," Pink wrote on her Instagram account. "I am pledging a donation of $500,000 directly to the local fire services that are battling so hard on the frontlines. My heart goes out to our friends and family in Oz."
"We want to express our deep gratitude to the people in Australia who are fighting these devastating bushfires Our hearts are with everyone impacted especially those who have lost homes businesses and loved ones," Hugh Jackman, Australian actor, wrote on Twitter. "This is an immense tragedy for our home country."
"[Edgerton] and I are raising money for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (@nswrfs) to combat the #australianfires. Link in Bio. Pass along!!! #fightfirewithafiver," Nick Kroll wrote posting a video with Joel Edgerton.
