Chris Hemsworth just pledged ONE MILLION DOLLARS to help with the Australian bushfires

Kylie Jenner has reportedly pledged to donate $1 million to aid Australia's bushfire relief efforts after facing backlash for an insensitive fashion post.

The world has watched in horror as bushfires have torn across Australia, engulfing the dry forests and the homes of people and animals in an inferno-like blaze. Since the fires began in September an area three times the size of Wales has been burnt.The blaze has destroyed 2,000 homes, killed at least 25 people and nearly a billion animals.

The Australian bushfires have destroyed over 15.6 million acres so far and taken 24 lives as they've raged on since September. The crisis has prompted many celebrities to use their platform to ask their fans to help and pledge financial support on their own to the victims and firefighters there.

Amid Australia's bushfire crisis, a growing host of celebrities have pledged donations to firefighters and organizations supporting those affected, including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Lizzo, Pink, and Selena Gomez. This week, Chris Hemsworth joined the list of donors, contributing a staggering $1 million and urging his followers to pledge whatever they can.

In an attempt to help Australia combat the devastating bushfire that has ravaged the country, Elton John is donating USD 1 million to the relief efforts being conducted for those affected by the calamity. The singer made the announcement during his latest performance in Sydney.

After facing backlash on social media for flaunting fur slippers after posting about Australian bushfire, Kylie Jenner has donated USD 1 million to various relief efforts in the country amid the devastating calamity. The 22-year-old was recently slammed on Twitter for two poorly timed posts.

As the wildfires continue to devastate in Australia, Elton John and Chris Hemsworth have each donated $1 million to support relief efforts on the continent. Since the bushfires began ravaging the area months ago, there have been more than 20 human casualties, thousands of wildlife in the region have died and millions of acres have been scorched.

Chris Hemsworth has donated $1 million to the wildfire relief efforts in his native Australia.

Chris Hemsworth has donated $1 million to the wildfire relief efforts in his native Australia.

Chris Hemsworthis joining the list of celebs who are using their platform and resources to help fight the devasting wildfires that have been spreading across Australia for months. 

By Jake Kanter