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News January 6, 2020

How to help support the Australian wildfires relief effort

WATCH: Celebrities pledge financial aid to battle Australian fires

The wildfires in Australia have destroyed millions of acres of land, killed at least two dozen people so far and left thousands more people and animals in danger.

The overwhelming images of the land under siege have led to support from people around the world.

Australia fires -- Here's how YOU can help.@Ginger_Zee https://t.co/bOuB49gbJT pic.twitter.com/kiBxfv4d8P

— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 6, 2020

Social media has played a big role in corralling that help, with celebrities and influencers sharing how they are donating.

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Singer Pink announced on Instagram she is donating $500,000 to wildfire relief efforts.

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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 ❤️

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Australian natives Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman also announced a joint $500,000 donation, while sharing other resources to help.

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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. - KU

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ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee, who traveled to Australia to report on the wildfires, said on "Good Morning America" Monday that the generosity of donations is being felt in the country.

Here are two more resources people can give to and know their donations will make a direct impact in Australia.

Go to fundraise.redcross.org.au/ to donate to Australian Red Cross' Disaster Relief and Recovery.

Go to wires.org.au to donate to WIRES, an organization committed to helping the wildlife in Australia.