"Our family's support, thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia," the posts read. "We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now."
Their announcement came hours after pop star Pink tweeted that she would be making a $500,000 donation, as well.
"I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires," her tweet read. "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."
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 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kyjDbhoXpp
— P!nk (@Pink) January 4, 2020
Celeste Barber, an Australian comedian, also started a Facebook fundraiser that had raised more than $19 million by Sunday morning.
The fires have killed 23 people, according to The Associated Press.
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