Celebrities React to the Australian Bushfires

Capturing the attention of millions on social media, the Australian Bushfires have been rapidly incinerating everything in its path. Here’s what you can do to help!

  • Author: Kevin Ponce

Since September, Australia has been engulfed in flames, burning a large portion of the country. Four out of the six states in Australia have been severely affected by the blazes. It has been destroying land, homes, wildlife and air quality, all at the same time. Cities such as Canberra and Penrith (a suburb in New South Wales) have been receiving attention for its red skies and dangerously hot temperatures, reaching a record high temperature of 110.48 and 120.02 degrees (Fahrenheit) respectively. Canberra specifically has been stated to have the worst air quality than any other major city in the world, due to the amount of smoke produced from the flames.

Some key facts to take note of:

  • More than 12 million acres of land across New Wales, Victoria and South Australia have been completely burned through.
  • According to NBC, the bushfires have taken the lives of at least 24 people since September.
  • The wildlife that exists in Australia has suffered immensely due to the flames, taking the lives of an estimated half-billion animals.
  • More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed with many more under threat, causing statewide evacuations of residents and tourists.

Celebrities from around the world have taken notice and are pledging action amongst their followers.

Singer P!nk has donated $500k to help aid the local volunteer fire services that are containing the fires.

https://twitter.com/Pink/status/1213350834672586752?s=20

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban have also spoken out about the flames, donating $500k to the NSW Rural Fire Services, the largest volunteer fire service in the world.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B66mowFpyI9/

The Royal Family have issued statements regarding the bushfires, urging their followers to support the fire services that are doing their best to contain the flames.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B66PeHKpOMV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

& many more celebs are using their platform for good, posting the heartbreaking images of the destruction and donating funds to fire services all over Australia.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B66YX1YlbtA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/B66N_6WleME/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/B68CXZ6p7Fa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/B64DuiGFcoG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/B60034snNwz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

Pledge a donation to several fire and rescue services that are still fighting the Australian Bushfires. Please see the links below.

NSW Rural Fire Service

Australian Red Cross

The Salvation Army Australia 

CFA (Country Fire Authority)

SA Country Fire Service

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services – QFES

Every donation matters.

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