The wildfires in Australia continue to rage out of control. Per The Guardian, more than 150 fires continue to burn across New South Wales and about 50 fires continue to burn in Victoria.
There has not only been vast damage to the landscape, but families have had their homes and property destroyed, as well as fatalities and several people still missing. The fires are reportedly behaving erratically, generating their own weather systems and thunderstorms.
The Australian state has declared a bushfire emergency:
In a statement, Professor Dickman, an expert on Australian biodiversity at the University of Sydney and the individual who calculated the tragic statistic said:
"We've estimated that in the three million hectares of New South Wales alone that were burned up until about 10 days ago probably as many as 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles would have been affected by the fires."
But as much of the world watches on helplessly, fire departments across the country are continuing to battle the blazes round the clock - inspiring many to donate to the brave men and women dedicated to finally extinguishing the fires.
One person who has donated a considerable sum is 40-year-old singer Pink, who had pledged $500,000 (£382,000) to the Australian fire departments that are "battling so hard on the frontlines".
The singer took to Twitter to write to her 32.2 million followers: "I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. 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"
Pink also shared links to the local departments and has urged others to donate (links below).
Unsurprisingly, many of Pink's fans tweeted their love and thanks for the singer:
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One reply from Twitter user Kellie Campione read: "Thankyou so much @Pink my family has lost an uncle & still one missing with these fires. this means so much we need all the help we can get. #PrayingForRain"
Per the Metro, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has explained the situation and revealed that the worst is still yet to come: "We are in for a long night and we are still to hit the worst of it. It’s a very volatile situation."
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue has become the latest celebrity to announce that she will be pledging a huge sum of money to the incredible Australian fire departments currently tackling the relentless bushfires across the country.
Last week, Australia declared a state of emergency in the worst-hit areas:
Writing on an Instagram post, the 51-year-old singer said:
"Last year I had the incredible opportunity of visiting some of the many beautiful places in my homeland for the first time. Returning home to such devastation throughout much of the country is heartbreaking. As a family, we’ve donated $500,000 towards the immediate firefighting efforts and the ongoing support which will be required. Big or small, from near or far, any support will help those affected by the devastating bushfires. With love, The Minogue Family."
Minogue's donation comes just hours after New South Wales police confirmed that an eighth person has died from the bushfires on the state’s south coast. This brings the total number of deaths in the state as a result of the fires to 20, the Guardian reports.
Minogue joins several high profile celebrities who have donated huge sums of money to support the fire services and victims of the blazes.
Last week, "devastated" singer Pink also pledged $500,000 to the fire departments, writing: "I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. 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."
Actress Nicole Kidman also pledged half a million dollars to the fire departments, writing in an Instagram post: "Our family’s support, thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia. We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now."
If you would like to donate to the incredible fire departments, please find the information below...
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
Comedian Celeste Barber has raised over $17 million so far for the victims of the ongoing Australian bushfires.
This hopeful news comes in the wake of widespread devastation which has seen, 19 fatalities with dozens still missing, hundreds of families displaced, properties destroyed, and an estimated half a billion animals lose their lives in the wildfires and thousands of people "choke" on its fumes, which have also resulted in widespread displacement.
In response, Barber, 37, wrote on the fundraising page: "I'm raising money for The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate a lot or a little. Anything helps."
This request resulted in a staggering response from around the world, with the total growing a rate of $693 per second, as of this writing.
In an interview with 7 News, Barber said: "People are amazing. Power to the people. Someone needed to do something and the people have done something."
However, she is far from the only celebrity to use her platform to draw attention to the unfolding disaster.
In a tweet, the 'Like A Pill' singer said: "I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. 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."
This generation was matched today by actress Nicole Kidman, who grew up in Australia.
Two people lost their lives on Kangaroo Island on Saturday, Australian authorities confirmed. The blaze responsible was as "virtually unstoppable" and tore through 14,000 hectares (35,000 acres) of Flinders Chase National Park. The total death toll from the fires, which began in September, now stands at 21.
If you would like to donate to Barber's fundraiser, you can do so here, there is also additional donation information below.
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
The devastating bushfires tearing through Australia have sent shockwaves around the globe.
From sending dangerous fumes into the air which have caused reports of people "choking" in the streets to forcing animals to flag down people in a desperate bid for help, the situation is showing no signs of lessening, with the government declaring an official state of emergency earlier this week.
The Australian state has declared a bushfire emergency:
However, amid the chaos, there have been tales of hope. A joey koala found on the ground in September, which is when the blazes began, has managed to make a remarkable recovery, and Bindi Irwin revealed on social media that Australia Zoo has helped to save the lives of over 90,000 animals.
But in a situation where almost half a billion animals are believed to have lost their lives, among other forms of devastation, Australia needs all the help it can get.
This woman risked her life to save a koala from the wildfires:
Now, big-name actors are pledging to help those affected, and Nicole Kidman is the latest, pledging $500,000 to Australian fire services battling the wildfires.
As per US Magazine, the actress, 52, attended the Gold Meets Golden pre-Golden Globes in Beverly Hills. However, an eyewitness told Us Weekly that she "looked very tired and sad."
This was because she was informed that her Australian home was under threat from the flames, an insider told Us.
Kidman is pictured below at the event:
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"She just found out and got off a plane right before coming here," the insider said. "She was crying walking in."
While on the red carpet, she told interviewers: "I'm so sorry. I'm so distracted right now with everything that's happening in Australia."
Ultimately, Kidman was so upset that she left the event after just fifteen minutes.
The Big Little Lies actress subsequently took to Instagram to reveal the generous donation she was making. She encouraged others to do the same, sharing links to appropriate organizations.
Kidman captioned the post: "Our family's support, thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia. We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now."
Per the Metro, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has explained the situation and revealed that the worst is still yet to come: "We are in for a long night and we are still to hit the worst of it. It’s a very volatile situation."
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
American heavy metal band Metallica has announced that they will be pledging $750,000 to the NSW Rural Fire Service and County Fire Authority in Victoria via their charitable foundation All Within My Hands.
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Writing on their social media accounts, the band announced:
"We are totally overwhelmed by the news of the wildfires sweeping through millions of acres across Australia, with major impact in New South Wales and Victoria.
"The resulting destruction and devastating effects on all residents, animals, the environment and the incredible land in Australia is truly heartbreaking."
"Please join us and do whatever you can to assist as we, along with our @AWMHFoundation, are pledging A$750,000 to the NSW Rural Fire Service and to the Country Fire Authority in Victoria to aid in the relief efforts.
"@NSWRFSis the world’s largest volunteer firefighting organization and all funds donated during this State of Emergency are directed toward services related to and victims of these particularly destructive Australian bushfires.
"@CFA_Updates is a volunteer and community-based fire and emergency services organization which helps to protect 3.3 million Victorians, and works together with communities to keep Victorians safe from fire and other emergencies."
Metalica joins a number of high profile celebrities who have donated huge sums of money to help the ongoing effort in Australia.
Yesterday, during a concert in Sydney, Elton John revealed that he would be donating $1,000,000 to the firefighters battling the fires and the victims affected by the blazes. In the video below, recorded by a fan at the concert, Elton John emotionally revealed how much he "loves" Australia in a heartfelt speech.
The video, which was shared by Instagram user chipsareready, was captioned: "At [tonight's] concert, @eltonjohn pledged $1M to the bushfire appeal. A great gesture from a great performer."
In his speech, Elton says: "You should all be in awe of the work the firefighters are doing. This is a magnificent country. To see what is happening here breaks my heart, so we have to come together, we have to fight. I love Australia so much.
"There are people out there who have lost their lives, trying to save homes. There are people who have lost their lives, and their homes."
As the crowd started to applaud the 'Candle In The Wind' singer, he added: "Therefore tonight, I will be pledging $1million."
In addition, Chris Hemsworth revealed on Tuesday that he and his family would be donating $1 million to help support the "firefighters, the people on the front line, the people who have suffered, the communities that have taken a hit and who are in desperate need of our support."
Watch Chris Hemsworth discuss Austalia's 'challenging time' below:
"Hi everyone. Like you, I want to support the fight against the bushfires here in Australia. My family and I are contributing a million dollars. Hopefully you guys can chip in too. Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated. In my bio I’ve added links to support the fire fighters, organisations and charities who are working flat out to provide support and relief during this devastating and challenging time. Beyond appreciative to everyone around the world for their well wishes and donations. It really does make a difference, so dig deep! Love ya."
And on Monday, Wolf Of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie held back tears as she pleaded with the public to donate what they can.
"I’m sure you’re all aware of what is happening in Australia at the moment with the fires… I wanted you to see how beautiful our country is, because it is so beautiful and it’s really hurting right now. It really, really needs you so please, please donate anything you can.
"Whatever you would have spent on your next cup of coffee, even one dollar would help. It’s so needed right now.
"Please, please if you haven’t already donated, please do and let’s give future generations the childhood I was so lucky to have.
Chris and his family become the latest in a long line of celebrities who have donated considerable sums of money to help the Australian fire services tackling the wildfires.
Australian singer Kylie Minogue also revealed earlier this week that she would be pledging $500,000 towards the immediate firefighting efforts tackling the resilient blazes. Writing on an Instagram post, the 51-year-old singer said:
"Last year I had the incredible opportunity of visiting some of the many beautiful places in my homeland for the first time. Returning home to such devastation throughout much of the country is heartbreaking. As a family, we’ve donated $500,000 towards the immediate firefighting efforts and the ongoing support which will be required. Big or small, from near or far, any support will help those affected by the devastating bushfires. With love, The Minogue Family."
And this weekend, actress Nicole Kidman also pledged $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services, writing on her social media accounts: "Our family's support, thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia. We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now."
The 'Just Like A Pill' singer wrote to her followers: "I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. 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."
If you would like to donate to the brave services fighting these bushfires, please find the necessary information below...
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
Over the past three months, the world has been left devastated by the ongoing bushfires that are currently raging across Australia. And in the last two weeks especially, many people have been doing what they can in order to raise funds for the fire services battling the blazes and those who have been personally affected.
From celebrities like Pink and Elton John donating huge sums of their personal fortune to an influencer raising funds by selling intimate selfies for $10 a picture - people are doing what they can to help Australia in their time of need.
Comedian Celeste Barber - whose campaign has raised millions for the Rural Fire Service in Australia - had some strong words for the world's billionaires:
Now, a company by the name of Geeky Sex Toys are doing what they can to help those in need, by releasing a limited edition sex toy, with 100% of profits going to help the ongoing bushfire relief efforts in Australia.
"Our country has been devastated by bushfires and we need your help! Purchase this toy and 100% of the profits will be donated directly to the bushfire relief efforts. This silicone toy was designed specifically as our way to help out our neighbours in need. Buying a sex toy has never felt so good"
"As you may know, all our toys are handmade in this wonderful country that we call home. We are proud Australians and to see our country burning like this is truly heartbreaking. The catastrophic spread of bushfires is devastating, and our thoughts go out to all the people, wildlife and land that has been affected throughout Australia.
"Thank you so much to everyone around the world who has already donated in any way. When you purchase our Down-under Donation Dildo we will give 100% of the profits directly to the bushfire relief efforts. A specific charity has yet to be determined but we will be posting regular updates on our Instagram and Twitter with the amount of money raised and specifically where it is going."
And the product is selling well! Taking to their official Instagram account, Geeky Sex Toys revealed that sales have already hit $5,000 in the first two days. They stated:
"Hey naughty nerds! It's been less than 48 hours since the launch of our Down-Under Donation Dildo & we've been absolutely amazed at the response. We're extremely proud to announce that so far we've raised over $5,000 for the bushfire relief efforts! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has bought one! It means the world to us, not only as artists, but also as Australians. We'd LOVE to hit $10K tho, so if you haven't already got one, please do! Not only will you be getting a high quality toy, but also helping those in need!"
Amazingly, just a few hours ago, the company provided yet another update, this time revealing that they had surpassed the $15,000 mark! They wrote:
"We have now raised over $15,000 for the bushfire relief efforts! We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. We're so happy to be able to help our country in this unique way."
Well done guys! I'll certainly be doing my bit to help...
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